Chapter 189
Japan's battle for the World Cup soccer Qatar tournament is over. A sober analysis of Japanese players suggests that even if it is impossible to reach the world's top 10, there are players who are likely to be in the top 20, so this result may not come as a surprise. It's the best 16 after defeating the powerhouses of Germany and Spain, so there's no doubt that they've made it as close as possible to the best 8. I understand the criticism, but in my honest opinion, I think it's too good to be true. It can be said that this is the result of making the most of the player's ability by choosing the right player and making an accurate command. Nowadays, various sports such as rugby, volleyball, basketball, and sumo wrestling are becoming more international. This does not mean that it is impossible for pure-blood Japanese are not enough to win, but I felt that I wanted variations. If so, wouldn't it have been more advantageous to fight both offensively and defensively? Even so, there is no deceit in winning or losing in sports, so we can enjoy it from the bottom of our heart. I want them to entertain us again in four years. In an interview, an 80-year-old woman commented on how she enjoyed sports, giving her orders to the director. It's good to be able to say whatever she want and say whatever she want, regardless of age or gender, regardless of age or gender.
The phrase "strongest in history" is used every four years, but it can be seen that it is not just a brawn, it is getting stronger each time. Whether it is baseball or soccer, it has become commonplace for players who are active overseas to carry the “Hinomaru” Japan’s national flag on their backs. In order to win, they have to play against the world's strongest players on a regular basis and accumulate experience. It can be seen that not only the players, but also the directors, coaches, and the staff who back them up in various ways are growing. Also, I would like to applaud the supporters who went to Qatar. On earth, I want to ask them what is going on with their work, but it is immeasurable how much they cheered for the players by sacrificing themselves. The miscalculation against Croatia may have been the goal in the first half. After the goal players were unsure whether to defend or attack. But I don’t know what would have happened if they had allowed the first strike. Despite a couple of occasions when Croatian players missed free shots to save Japan, Japan was not lucky in the end. In particular, the lack of momentum after the player changes in the second half seemed to be similar to the loss against Costa Rica, rather than the feeling of being contained by the enemy.
In any case, the reason I can write whatever I want is because of Japan's success. What is lacking in the Japanese business world is spirit. In particular, managers lack enthusiasm. I also put my own reflection, and losing has become the norm. Investments that disregarded China's profits and losses also lost momentum for a period of time. The ground for a fair fight is now in place. It is necessary to think about the tactics that individual managers will win. Japan soccer team taught us that if we fight with courage, we can win. I want to say thank them from the bottom of my heart.
December 8, 2022
Learning from World Cup Soccer Japan
