Why is Japan determined to win 3 points at My Dinh Stadium?

Up to now,Japan teamWith only 6 points (2 losses, 2 wins), the ticket to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup is seriously threatened. Right at home, Japan unexpectedly lost to Oman in the first match of the 3rd qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia, putting the second strongest team in the continent at a great disadvantage. With the following 3 matches, winning against China (1-0), Australia (2-1), losing to Saudi Arabia (0-1), people did not see a Japanese team winning brilliantly in the 2nd qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia.

Early exposure of the falling point

With 8 absolute wins, scoring 46 goals, only conceding 2 goals, thenMoriyasu Hajimehas the best record, better than Iran - the team leading the continent. Only Australia has the same record as Japan, but the number of goals is only 28, far behind the players from the Land of the Rising Sun. In Group A, Iran and South Korea are showing their class, so Japanese audiences have something to worry about when Japan is 6 points behind Saudi Arabia and Australia and Oman are competing fiercely.

The Japanese team's schedule is considered unfavorable when they face Vietnam, Oman (away), China, Saudi Arabia (home) and finally Australia (away). So if they don't have 6 points after 2 away matches againstVietnam team, Oman has up to 80%, Japan Team will be eliminated and Mr.Moriyasu Hajimewill be fired. Teacher, studentCoach Moriyasu Hajimeordered to win, there is no other way.

The Japanese team has only 6 points (2 losses, 2 wins). Photo: AFC

This is the round where host Australia will face Saudi Arabia. The two teams leading Group B facing each other is an opportunity for the Japanese team to catch up, waiting for a draw that is favorable to Japan. Up to now, although temporarily in 4th place, Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will compete for the 2 official tickets of Group B. This makes Mr.Moriyasu Hajimeand the students must do everything to get the most points before facing Saudi Arabia (home) and Australia (away). There is a bit of difficulty when Japan has revealed its strength early from the second qualifying round, making the opponent guess.

Away team pressure

The goal of getting 3 points at My Dinh Stadium is increasingly imposed by the Japan Football Federation on the shoulders of teachers and students.Coach Moriyasu Hajimebecause the opponent Vietnam is considered the weakest of the 12 teams participating in the final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia. The fact that the home team Vietnam lost all 4 matches, conceding 10 goals makes the Japanese see no reason not to take all 3 points. In fact, the gap between Japanese and Vietnamese football is too big, and star players of the national team such as Cong Vinh and Cong Phuong are only on the bench when participating in the J2-League.

Fans will have to meet many requirements to be able to enter the stadium to watch the Vietnam team play the World Cup qualifiers at My Dinh Stadium. Photo courtesy of Hai Hoang

The Japanese press even said that, not only 3 points but strikers like Y.Osaki, J.Ito and the Japanese strikers must take this opportunity to "adjust their aim". With a squad of 3 strikers in an attacking 4-3-3 formation, only 5 goals after 4 matches is unacceptable. Meanwhile, after losing 5 consecutive matches, playing at home, surely Mr. Park will not let himMoriyasu Hajimeeasy 3 points

In terms of strength, the Vietnamese team is far behind the away team, and the history of confrontation is leaning towards Japan. But when playing in a comfortable mentality, Tien Linh and Cong Phuong will have the opportunity to show their talent and wait for more luck. Oman has won against host Japan, so why don't we have the right to think about getting the first point in the final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia?