With a friendly match on the evening of January 9, Beijing time, the international football world was once again conquered by the wonderful performance of the Japanese men's football team. In this game, Japan won a stunning 6-1 victory over Jordan to usher in the tenth game of the winning streak, while the total number of goals scored against the opponent's goal was a whopping 45, marking the latest record in the team's 95-year history. This victory not only strengthened Japan's dominance in Asian football, but also kicked off the upcoming Asian Cup championship journey.
As a leader in Asian football, in the past six months, the Japanese team has been soaring, sweeping El Salvador 6-0, defeating Thailand 5-0, and then this 6-1 stunning performance, winning consecutive records, forming a wave of 9 consecutive wins. It is worth noting that they have not only defeated many fierce opponents in Asia, but also conquered Germany and Turkey in Europe, Peru in South America, El Salvador and Canada in Central and North America, and Tunisia in Africa on five continents of the world.
The significance of this victory is not only that it is the longest winning streak in the team's history, but also adds to the fierce competition in the Asian Cup. It is understood that this game is actually an internal test match, the game process has not been made public, and the live broadcast has not been conducted. However, the tacit cooperation and strength of the Japanese team behind the scenes were shown to the fans in a real way.
In these 10 consecutive victories, the Japanese team not only showed a tacit understanding of technology and teamwork on the field, but also defeated opponents across five continents, achieving one big victory after another. The attacking and defensive performances were impressive, with a total of 45 goals scored and just six conceded stats showing their all-around quality at both ends of the pitch.
After this match, the Japanese team has their eyes on the upcoming Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar. The first match will be against Vietnam on January 14, followed by Iraq and Indonesia. This is also a good opportunity for Japan to win the Asian Cup again after 13 years, and coach Mori Hoichi has always been confident in this goal.
However, this is not just an Asian Cup match, it is a historic moment for Japanese football. Japan have been the benchmark for Asian football for the past 20 years, having lifted the Asian Cup four times. But the last time we won the championship was back in 2011, so it is of special significance for the team to win it again after 13 years.
Although Kaoru Mikasa was missing in this game, coach Mori Hoichi was confident in the strength of the team. He pointed out that the team has a large number of excellent forward players, all of whom have shown a wealth of experience and excellent individual ability in the game. This depth of strength has enabled the Japanese team to rise to the occasion in the face of various difficulties and be full of fighting spirit.
The tacit understanding and cohesion of the team became the key to the Japanese team's winning streak. Although they have conceded six goals in those 10 games, it has not hindered their attacking performances. Coach Moriyasu said after the game that the team is in good form, but he is not taking it lightly, because on the stage of the Asian Cup, every game will be a fierce competition.
The Asian Cup is about to begin, and Japanese football has shown great strength and confidence. They will meet the challenge of the Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar, and seek to win the title again after 13 years. Tens of thousands of simulations conducted by OPTA using a supercomputer show that the probability of Japan winning the championship is as high as 246%, becoming the biggest hit.
This strong team will move towards the top glory of the Asian Cup with strong determination and teamwork, and bring more exciting moments to the fans. The prospect of the Asian Cup is full of hope for Japan, and it remains to be seen how they write a new chapter of glory.