World Cup: Japan's Coach Thanks Mexican Fans After Historic 4-0 Win
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Japan achieved a historic 4-0 victory over Tunisia in the World Cup, marking their highest single-game goal count.
- Head coach Hajime Moriyasu specifically thanked Mexican fans for their support during the match.
- Moriyasu praised Mexico's hospitality, recalling a positive training camp experience there and expressing hope to play in Monterrey again.
Japan's national football team, the "Blue Samurai," secured a landmark 4-0 victory against Tunisia in the World Cup, setting a new team record for goals scored in a single match. This dominant performance also marked the highest goal difference for the team in World Cup history and made Japan the first AFC team to score four goals in a single World Cup game.
There were many Mexican friends in the stands wearing green jerseys, and many cheered for the Japanese team, giving the players great courage, I want to express my sincere thanks to all Mexican fans.
Following the decisive win, head coach Hajime Moriyasu extended special gratitude to the Mexican fans present at the stadium. "There were many Mexican friends in the stands wearing green jerseys, and many cheered for the Japanese team, giving the players great courage," Moriyasu stated. He expressed his sincere thanks to all Mexican supporters for their encouragement.
I want to express my gratitude to the Mexican people who supported us, and to the citizens of Monterrey.
Moriyasu recalled Japan's previous training camp in Monterrey, describing the experience as very welcoming and making the team feel at home. "I want to express my gratitude to the Mexican people who supported us, and to the citizens of Monterrey," he said. Reflecting on the possibility of advancing to the knockout stage in Monterrey, Moriyasu added, "Only God knows if we will be able to play in Monterrey again later, but we will make all preparations and strive for victory. I believe this place is truly a lucky ground for us."
Only God knows if we will be able to play in Monterrey again later, but we will make all preparations and strive for victory. I believe this place is truly a lucky ground for us.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.