Brazil thrashed South Korea 5-1. Neymar scored twice. Moriyasu gave several fringe players a run-out against Paraguay. World Cup-bound Japan say they are primed to test themselves against the mighty Brazil next week after a comprehensive 4-1 win over Paraguay in Sapporo on Thursday. The four-time Asian champions will take on Brazil and Neymar at … Read more
TOKYO: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his team have nothing to fear and are aiming for at least the quarter-finals after being drawn in a tough World Cup group containing former champions Spain and Germany. Friday’s draw for the World Cup in Qatar later this year threw Japan into Group E along with heavyweights Spain … Read more
TOKYO, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said his team have their “backs to the wall” in their bid to qualify for the 2022 World Cup as he named his squad Thursday for two must-win matches. The Asian heavyweights took only three points from their opening three fixtures in Group B, but gave … Read more
