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smithinjapan
Good on Japan, although again... not like Oman is any big challenge. And I must give Honda credit where credit was due. I couldn't see the game as I was at a concert, but it sounds like he did pretty well.
As for Iran being a favourite to qualify... really? I know Japan is, but was unaware Iran was. Looking forward to the next round!
Bluebris
Japan played pretty well, but they spent so much time diving they ruined it for me. Also, a couple of bad studs-up challenges went unpunished by Japan.
nandakandamanda
The Oman goalkeeper was kept busy and did a good job.
Apart from a few small mistakes, Japan really hooked up last night! Well done lads!
nath
Japan looked very sound, I wouldn't go so far as to say Iran look like a qualification favourite they laboured to a win with the goal coming in the 94th.
BurakuminDes
Well done, Japan - solid, workmanlike performance. As for Oman - looks like they didn't purchase the right Africans this time that could have done the job! Their keeper was best player on the pitch though, he is class.
Bluebris
Seriously? Do I get minus points because I don't like diving or because I mentioned that Japan did it? Either way it's pretty funny!
JDB829
GANBARRE NIPPON !
bicultural
bluebris, I saw the whole game and I think Kagawa flopped a few times. I didn't see any of the other players dive.
Bluebris
@Bicultural Honda dived throughout the game. I love watching football when it's played properly, but diving is so common in so many countries now. Japan is just another infected by it, sadly. I pity referees these days when everybody is trying to cheat.
Karsten Matthijs Hartog
you really shouldn't want to participate in the world cup or similar sport events with highly competitive, aggressiveness inducing sports like soccer.