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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][OLYMPIC GAMES] Oiwa hails Japan's versatility

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July 28, 2024

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Bordeaux: Japan showed a different side to their game as they emerged 1-0 victors over Mali at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 on Saturday to advance to the quarter-final stage with a match to spare.

An attacking display shown against Paraguay in the opening game was matched by a more gritty and resolute display against Mali, giving head coach Go Oiwa plenty to smile about after seeing how his charges were able to adapt to different challenges.



“I want to praise the players for standing by the tactics as we were ready to defend more in the first half before coming out a bit more in the second half,” said Oiwa. .....


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