Missing the creative spark of the suspended Kosei Oguro, Japan had to concede to Australia’s superiority as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in their semi-final encounter at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium in Shenzhen.
“We played a well-balanced first half, maintaining control and discipline. In the second half, we pushed closer to the goal but made some tactical adjustments. Overall, our players performed well throughout the match,” said Funakoshi. .....
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