“If everyone is healthy, they’ll be a dark horse in the top eight.” This evaluation from overseas fans is not wishful thinking. This is a realistic expectation with a tactical basis. Japan did not score a goal for 87 minutes. The world is in turmoil when the 10-second substitution rule is implemented. Tears at Maya Yoshida’s retirement ceremony. However, this narrow victory concealed a strategic plan by coach Moriyasu with his sights set on World Cup Group F. ▼ What you can see in this video ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 00:00 Opening 00:10 Game Overview — 10 seconds rule, absence of Mitoma, 87 minutes of battle 00:41 Overseas reaction ① “Pros and cons of the new rules” 01:42 Overseas reaction ② “World respect for Maya Yoshida” 02:33 Overseas reaction ③ “Foreshadowing of the real game hidden in this narrow victory” 03:17 Part 2 — Tactical analysis hidden in the narrow victory 03:50 The essence of the 10-second substitution rule — not to prevent time-buying 04:25 Absence of Mitoma and the discovery of “another attacking circuit” 05:08 Complete analysis of Group F — Simulation of Japan’s three matches 05:53 Dallas → Monterrey → Dallas Harsh movement and manager Moriyasu’s strategy 06:24 Conclusion — This match was a microcosm of Group F 06:45 Next preview — Thorough analysis of the game against the Netherlands
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