The Japanese are trying to secure six points before the last game against Spain and the Ticos will fight for their only option
In football, he plays both the head and the feet. It’s a state of mind. And between Japan and Costa Rica, there is an abyss between the energy each team gives off. The Japanese came back against a four world title foe like Germany and the Ticos succumbed to a ruddy 7-0 against Spain.
In championships with matches every three days, it’s hard to recover, it’s hard to staunch the emotional blows, although this sport is so unpredictable that anything can happen. But to begin with, the imbalance is huge and Japan doesn’t want to waste it. They lead Group E jointly with Spain by three points and will be chasing victory to secure the full pound before facing the red. He knows that with that score the possibilities to pass the phase are very high. He also trusts Luis Enrique’s men to maintain their happy stance against Germany so that their future can be cleared up.
The precedents between Japan and Costa Rica are also devastating. They have met in four games with three Japanese wins and one draw. But football lives not only on results, but also on sensations. And those offered by the group led by Hajime Moriyasu are special. The coach put it himself at the end of the clash against Germany. Nobody gives up. “We are reaching the global standard and our highest capacity since Asian football. If we concede a goal, we will continue. You have to be persistent and hard to the end and take advantage of our moment,” he said. A whole decalogue follows. Costa Rica would do well to mark it with fire. Because Luis Fernando Suárez’s team was melting when Spain’s goals came in. To date, he always trusted his luck to the wall in goal. But this time Keylor Navas is out of shape after his time on the PSG bench. He lacks spark, the speed tip to reach balls he was chasing before. And the Companions blame this disgust.
And often the coaches also win the games. The Japanese, with the score against Germany, racked his brain and changed the drawing. He left three powerhouses and took on an almighty six attacking players. It was worth turning the score and discouraging the Teutons. They were planted in Qatar without using a nine (Spain only have Morata and also draw midfielders) and in the first game played it was worth it.
Due to their character, it is difficult for them to confidently come out of the fight against Costa Rica. The Central American team has reasons for a better game than against Spain, although they have already condemned the team at home with qualifications such as “ridiculous”, “humiliating”, “shameful” and “pathetic”. You have two options: let go and enjoy the luxury of Doha or show your pride to keep your chances of passing the stage. You have to choose.
Source: La Verdad
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