The Japanese national team won the decisive match against Scotland 1-0. The winning goal came in the 84th minute from substitute Junya Ito. Although there were times when we were pushed back, we managed to force our way through in the end, and this victory was not just a victory in a friendly match. Despite the absence of the main players, the young players and returning players showed their presence and won a scoreless victory despite the pressure of an away team. The patience in the first half, the substitution plan in the second half, and the decisiveness in the final stages. In this match, the Japanese national team clearly demonstrated the “how to win in real life” that was needed before the World Cup. In this video, while looking back at the match between Japan National Team and Scotland, we will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the points that made the difference between victory and defeat, the meaning of Junya Ito’s winning goal, Ayane Suzuki’s big save, the roles of Daizen Maeda and Kaoru Mitoma, the use of young players, the completeness of the team as a whole, and the results that will lead to the next match against England. It may look like a simple win, but it’s actually quite deep. It was a 90-minute match that raised expectations even further in the lead-up to the World Cup. Please watch till the end. #Japan National Team #Scotland National Team #World Cup #Junya Ito #Moriho Japan #J League #Soccer #Football

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