How Japan stunned Germany in World Cup win

[@MLHunt]

As an American who paid essentially no attention to football growing up, only became interested in it well into my adulthood, and is thus still rather ignorant of basic tactics and theory, I greatly appreciate this channel.

[@Funboihahaha]

I’ve played football my whole life, I only started watching it these past 3 years or so and having these lads break it down makes it so much more interesting and fun to watch

[@adrianafdeleon]

Stick to basketball fam

[@kaifairtex9157]

It's never too late to find a new hobby or something you enjoy, I am glad the sport have gained another fan! Enjoy

[@RiceAndRun]

Don’t worry, there’s plenty of people who have been watching it for years and have no initiative to learn; I think for a lot of people they just think “that’s player/team is good why don’t they win”

[@MLHunt]

@@RiceAndRun This statement is generally true of most sports, not just football lol

[@poypoyh4413]

As a Japanese I didn't expect that Japan would win against to such a strong team! After the first half, many people complained that Japanese team was not offense enough. But in the second half, changing the players and the formation worked well. Germany team is very strong so it’s unbelievable, but I am excited. I’m also happy that many people outside of Japan say congrats to japan ❤

[@Mrlonefighter]

Happy for you mate! Japan played very well, specially in the 2nd half, so much energy. And everyone knows Japan has the nicest fans in the world. I really enjoy Tomi playing, cheers from an Arsenal fan

[@aslampervez2294]

Congratulations Japan

[@thehappyloaf]

_Eren yeager_

[@rjst96]

I believe that Coach Hajime Moriyasu played defensive football in the first half. I commend their defense, specifically the goal keeper. The second half was a different story when Coach Moriyasu unleashed his young guns whose speed were lethal in counterattacks. I can wait for Japan's next game.

[@samuelikhine1986]

@@thehappyloaf 😂😂😂

[@ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273]

Congratulations japan What a fantastic match Love from saudi 🇸🇦 These victories are messenge to all Asian brother countries to step up their game and beat the tops

[@Cyan_Nightingale]

"Asian brothers". Uh sorry バカ.. but the term is too broad. You don't even help your Uighur brother and sleep in same bed with P.R.China. While invading Yemen. それは何のナンセンスですか😒

[@rfoster9064]

you are right here! 🇯🇵🤝🇸🇦

[@pwei1577]

The work rate and passion Japanese players have are unreal❤

[@Arap9]

يستحقون فوز مستحق

[@benmanutd2]

If there is a team that you can command the attacker to defend like a defender it's japan

[@scuf9082]

There is no man who don't love Japan🇯🇵❤

[@abythomasmathew902]

Japanese commentary for the match was excellent. They were asking for exactly these changes during first half. The former Japanese international Keisuke Honda was part of the commentary team.

[@justsomeguywithoutabeard8306]

Honda is no doubt one of the greatest Japanese players of all time. His freekick goal goes down as one of the best goals in WC history

[@AlbiNiigataOuen]

@@justsomeguywithoutabeard8306 and somehow Tifo don't think it's great

[@Marinucas]

I was actually surprised that Germany played relatively well for the first 60 minutes with all their sobering performances in the last months. The last 30 minutes were more of what we expected of our national team. Süle's bad decision making and Flick's changes were really frustrating. Everyone was confused that Gundogan was taken off. Well done Japan, though. Great coaching on their side! And well done JJ and Tifo for your fast output and on-point analysis!

[@peakinearly_2788]

Agree. Süle positioning was absolutely horrible especially bevor the 2:1. We are still playing the slow outdated Löw football . Well done Japan, congrats!

[@otto_jk]

It would be interesting to see Kimmich back as a fullback and instead have Gundogan and Goretzka in the midfield. I would have Müller as the striker and Musiala as the 10 with Sane and Gnabry as the wingers.

[@ShadyDogg]

"Everyone was confused" speak for yourself...

[@vaffangool9196]

*Germany were the better team* for practically the entire match. We were terrible at clearing the ball, you were unlucky to have blasted the woodwork en route to going oh-for-twenty-five (!) attempts, and we were lucky that Niklas Süle played Takuma Asano onside in a totally unforced error. Freak result in a huge win for サッカー日本代表 ！

[@quangpham2031]

Relatively well because they played a vastly inferior opponent. If it was any European team and Germany played this way, it won't look remotely acceptable.

[@Pokephosgene]

Japan going 3 at the back broke the German press. From the first moments of Tomiyasu's entry, Japan became able to string passes together, and their threat level inreased steadily. German players also ran out of stamina, and it was a death sentence once Doan equalized. I, as a Japan fan, hope that this 3 at the back approach will be a staple for the future.

[@juanmadrid7655]

Very good take mate. But I think that the back 3 should depend on the opponents strategy more than permanent tactic

[@Jim_Milton29]

Super Tomiyasu!! ❤️❤️ Right back, Left back, Centre back; my guy doesn't care. What a player! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@k-matsu]

Excellent analysis. But as the others on the thread have noted, its all dependent on what Germany were doing. I should point out that the halftime/second half changes in not only personnel but formation and tactics were NOT some improvised plan they drew up at halftime. Moriyasu has been carefully plotting a 16-man strategy for every single contest (which makes sense given how deep the Japan NT is these days). I think they were hoping that the hard press and tight formation would allow them to keep Germany scoreless for the first 45. Japan's approach to the entire World Cup was based on getting a draw here, then beating Costa Rica, and hoping that Spain would either be already qualified or also with a win and a draw meaning that they would be happy to rest players and settle for a scoreless dras. If Japan had been still 0-0 at half time, you would have seen Kubo and Maeda off for Minamino and Shibasaki/Morita. Japan would have gone to a three-DMF 4-5-1 and focused on long balls to Ito or Asano. As it was, Japan had to make a more attacking change [and I have no doubt that Moriyasu already had a scenario for being 0-1 at the break]. But these changes are part of Japan's basic strategy, which is to use second-half substitutions to alter the contest. By using pressing players up front like Maeda and Ito in the starting lineup, they try to wear out the defenders and midfielders with constant running. I think they WERE successful to some extent, but mainly because the German DMidfielders were rushing forward looking for goals. Ideally, the plan is to make it to half time either 0-0 or 1-1 (assuming maybe Maeda or Ito gets a breakaway). Then you bring on the likes of Mitoma, Minamino and Asano, who can run at the defenders, and take advantage of their tired legs, and you shift to a new formation and style of play. The problem was that Japan could not hold the ball up in midfield, when they had possession. For the entire first half Germany had almost constant control of the ball, because apart from one or two counterattacks, Japan's possession was all deep in their own end.On this point I think Kubo is a huge liability. He just cant hold the ball under pressure. Id give Soma a chance against Costa Rica, though in truth, Minamino might be the best choice for the Spain (and any subsequent) contests. You need to have wide midfielders who can carry the ball in midfield and not just get shoved off it. Anyway, the point is that Moriyasu's philosophy is to let the opponent develop a certain style and mindset, as well as (hopefully) use up a lot of energy, in the first half. Then Moriyasu makes his five changes, and try to win the game in the second half. That was the game plan from the start, and not some reaction to Germany's dominance in the first half (though obviously, that was the reason why Kubo was the first to leave). This is a basic part of Moriyasu's philosophy, so you can expect to see substitutes continue to play an important role in matches going forward.

[@Ash-ve8hh]

tomiyasu the goat fr 🐐🐐

[@stevel9627]

Itakura was immense also. Having three defenders who have faced the best players in the world week in week out is the key. compared to teams of old who would have domestic league based players who would be overawed against guys they only watch on tv. Japan is on the rise and we're seeing more and more players heading to Europe

[@Truffle_Pup]

I really respect that JJ sleeps 15 minutes at a time under his desk to bring us this kind of insight. Give this man a raise so he can buy a home for goodness sake!

[@kennykeegan6499]

The reason he sleeps under his desk is because if he makes 4 videos per week he gets 3 happy meals, a world cup sticker book and 10 packs.

[@Truffle_Pup]

@@officialtifoirl thanks I'll ready my pigeon at first light

[@solangediesternenochstehen]

Feel like Gündogan and Müller coming off was what changed the dynamic of the game. Two of the most important and experienced players together with Neuer and Rüdiger. Possibly a big coaching error by Flick (who I respect a lot).

[@solangediesternenochstehen]

that's funny. Posted this before watching and now heard JJ say a sort of similar thing about Gündogan but more from a tactical standpoint. Sign me up Tifo!

[@solangediesternenochstehen]

@Sar Chakrya Yeah you're right, I remember one of those scenes in particular where he definitely should've layed it off to Gnabry. But then again not every decision can be made correctly. A clever team would've kept more possession and brought the 1-0 over the line... I feel like Gündogan and Müller are exactly the type of players who could've done that. Very unfortunate😐

[@Fitzy24]

@@solangediesternenochstehen müller coming off I can understand. Coming back from injury, fitness might not be where Flick wants to risk a full 90 minutes in order to keep him fresh for the future. Gündogan coming off was a mistake. He coached both Kimmich and Goretzka and knows their strengths and styles. Gotetzka loves moving up in the attack and arriving in the box late. They are 2 very different players. Sad thing is that if Süle doesn’t make that mistake at the end, Germany would probably draw this game and be set up better for the next 2.

[@solangediesternenochstehen]

@@Fitzy24 yeah alright, wasn't aware to the fact Müller might not be back to full fitness. Thinking about it, I would've really liked to see a 3-man midfield of Kimmich, Gündogan and Goretzka. Would've probably worked better... And I agree, that 2nd goal (so plain and simple in itself) might be why we end up not going through that group😐

[@barnaclefelching4079]

Japan is are of the footballing nations at thus years World Cup, their fans are hoping they will do well, yet will be proud of them regardless, my money is on this Japanese team getting some flowers from loved ones upon their return

[@zuhairyassin505]

Iam impressed that nagatomo is still alive and playing

[@tomhuge]

Japan have eaten Germany?

[@cornthdl]

They drank Germany’s milkshake.

[@Jykobe491]

Well asians do eat anything

[@CauseImDuncan]

In the world cup

[@nohandler1493]

I think so. It's over for them.

[@ひろぽん-c9x]

Japan slashed from behind like a ninja while Germany was demonstrating about gender stuff 😂

[@thegamingindy-siegeandmore1932]

As an American with Japanese heritage, I’m ecstatic that Japan won

[@MrTroll-wr3kd]

Turned off my tv when the german commentator told me Gündogan had a bad day, despite him being the number 1 most important player on the pitch for germany, who held it all together. I think we have a problem in germany with technically skilled playmakers, with vision and strategic understanding. Feel the same about how we treated Kroos and Özil.

[@ひろぽん-c9x]

Germany totally looked down on Japan.

[@Marinucas]

Agree with you that those types of players, that dictate the flow of the game and play the second to last passes before a goal, are often severely underappreciated here in Germany. Although German commentators are generally quite clueless about tactical issues. I watched an American stream today and when Gundogan was subbed off he said that 'Japan will be very happy that Gundogan, Germany's quarterback, is leaving the pitch'. Quite the difference in appreciation at least.

[@4thzone697]

@@Marinucas Quaterback is the perfect description of these type of players

[@Psychoterratic]

@@ひろぽん-c9x yep they did, they thought its gonna be an easy win & such it felt great to see them lose thats what you get for being ignorant & arrogant at the same time…

[@gratefulkm]

Japan's first goal was set up by Minamino incisive and decisive powerful play He has a habit of that, Liverpool Won 2 cups thanks to him

[@justsomeguywithoutabeard8306]

Mitoma played a part in it too

[@rimo1208]

As a Japanese, I feel strange about Japan’s coach, Moriyasu san, is praised for his tactics. Because most Japanese football fans dislike his lack of tactics recent years. Now, we think Moriyasu-san is like Solskjær against Man city😂

[@rafanada3746]

海外の反応見て回るの楽しいよね。 自分がしてるわけじゃないのに。

[@rimo1208]

サッカー戦術で1番詳しいこのチャンネルで、森保監督が褒められる日が来るとは笑

[@affandidiharjoangkasa5623]

I agree, Japan 2018 World Cup side is better IMO. They were brave enough to play possession football against top European side like Belgium. Also they were more creative on the final third with player like Kagawa.

[@rimo1208]

@@affandidiharjoangkasa5623 I think player’s potential is as high as previous teams. Especially, Mitoma is super!

[@XK-rd3ww]

It's just self hating, almost every team has this kind of fan when the results isn't absolutely perfect.

[@quyc6720]

hajime moriyasu 2nd half masterclass

[@RH-hz9ly]

I still need a lot to learn.... definitely know German's lack of intensity, but didn't noticed they lose it when replacing Gundogan. Keep up your good videos guys, really appreciate it

[@Jayu_Bro]

1. Saudi Arabia 🔥 2. Japan🔥 More to come. ..😊

[@悟山田-k6p]

BANZAI Japan⛩ 勝ったぞー✌️ From Japan🇯🇵

[@lucaslonchampt613]

I'm impressed by JJ's Jersey collection

[@sentuhankecundang7351]

this is truly a masterclass from japan

[@saipimol]

As mentioned by Flick before the match Japan game is a tricky one. They have many good players and are good at counter. All they need now is tall physical striker for corner and handling opponent defence . That would complete the squad

[@TN-kv3ix]

Ohsako was the guy but because of his poor performance for last couple month, he slipped out of the squad

[@ksy6177]

How is Japan defense. I'm not an expert but idk why they were unable to stop German attackers from getting through. Poor keeper has to solo defend like 5 times in a row

[@lilyn9801]

@@ksy6177 If Tomiyasu, Endo, Itakura and Morita are all together, it can't be easily broken

[@saipimol]

@@lilyn9801 Morita was missing. He is such a good player . I watched him play at Sporting Club Portugal and in the ucl

[@saipimol]

@@ksy6177 German attack is one of the best. It was as expected

[@finnguy9096]

Can you do a video on how Canada put Belgium on their knees, though they didn't actually win?

[@zappa4553]

Amazing analysis! Thank you so much! I had no knowledge of strategies, so It was very educational. I was also equally impressed how you know every single players’ names by heart!

[@baoparty]

Thank you for breaking down the Japan Germany game. I came here because KZbin recommended me your Morocco vs Spain video and you explained so beautifully. This video, it was a lot harder to follow though. 😕

[@BiscuitBamford]

Konnichiwa Japan, nice one! Knock Germany out of the group 💪

[@chongymeister14]

gotta respect japan for this one shieshh

[@Mrlonefighter]

Germany having one ex-Arsenal player in Gnabry vs none for Japan in the first half -> 1-0 Japan adding Tomi (current player) and Asano (ex-player) in the second half -> 1-2 Simple really

[@rfoster9064]

oh I see! 😰😂

[@Kimera794]

Complacency from Germany versus well-coached determined speedsters from Japan

[@daanw6270]

Congrats to Japan 🇯🇵 well played

[@Mad_Intellect]

I said yesterday when y'all were picking Germany to win, "Japan are better than you think they are." Coach picked a suspect starting 11 and they were being dominated, no quality/end product in the final 3rd, I expected Tomiyasu and Minamino to start.

[@MatsMatsuo]

i think Japan coach did some "overthinking" strats for the match, maybe he overestimated germany squad, Japan had a waaay to timid formation for the 1st half, and Japan has a decent solid team, not necessary to play that formation. Second half is what he shoud've done for the entire match

[@ozymandias3382]

@@MatsMatsuo too risky to play like 2nd half the entire match

[@xXVibrantSnowXx]

@@MatsMatsuo I don't agree, they didn't overestimate Gaymany, they were just defending as best as they can, and save the offense Energy for the second half to kill the Gaymany team, & they did it

[@xXVibrantSnowXx]

@@ozymandias3382 Not to mention, doing it the entire match, will exhaust the team pretty bad, it was a wise choice to save them for the second half

[@jerichosaril2395]

Japan are aware of these players most of the Blue Samurai players are playing or have played in the Bundesliga

[@tradtrad1000]

It's kind of crazy that Germany refuse to play an actual right back at right back.

[@abhrobhuniya5009]

Clearly their other RBs are not good enough. Kimmich refuses to play RB even when it would benefit the team more and he can always come into the midfield when Germany are dominating idk why. They could play a back 3 but Gnabry their only RW is not good at defending/ falling back.

[@tradtrad1000]

@@abhrobhuniya5009 They could play Klostermann or Henrich if they took him, or even as you said Kimmich and start Goretzka with Gundogan in the middle.

[@BenjaminKeller]

This guy is just so funny to me. The way he sais "That's one of the main rules." or "Through the power of pictures!" makes me laugh every time

[@kausamsalam8543]

Resilience seems more essential than overconfidence-while both teams had masterful players.

[@dariogutierrez6716]

I've been recommending this channel to football newbies

[@MemphesX]

Japan are in great form, they generally play good football and have a goot football mentality. Germany have not been in good form and their squad isn't as strong as it has been in previous years. Anyone with a European bias would have just assumed Germany are the superior team simply because they are Germany. If you take away these biases the matchup was actually much closer than most people thought.

[@kaz9781]

Japan is truly a great footballing nation see how they silenced germany after that goal?truly a great nation

[@rfoster9064]

Thank you JJ and Tifo for analysis! I'm Japanese, still so happy and excited! hope we'll beat Costa Rica then qualify!

[@事実陳列罪]

That was the same problem at Bayern earlier this season. Goretzka joins attack, Kimmich left alone, Bayern kept conceding. Balance was much better when Sabitzer played. Taking off Musiala also doesn't help. And leaving Sule against Mitoma is a crime. We have watched enough Brighton to know about that.

[@B2leave]

Simple story really. Germany dominated for a long time and had the chances to score at least 3 goals in the first half alone. To Japan's luck, Germany failed to convert those chances and only scored their penalty. Then Japan improved with their substitutions in the second half and Germany's substitutions after that made them qualitatively and tactically worse. From there everything fell apart. Flick probably should've just stuck with the starting 11.

[@MatsMatsuo]

I mean, i wouldn't say luck, if they couldn't score this is their problem, not a "lucky" factor. This solely means they need to improve efficiency/conversion of shots. There are may teams who face or have faced this problem, is not about luck.

[@B2leave]

@@MatsMatsuo I feel like you might be overthinking the word lucky here as if it's meant as an insult towards Japan. The reason why I used it is because Germany clearly had the quality to score at least 3 goals by half time. The fact that they didn't was often down to marginal factors in the final moments, whether that's a final pass, a close offside, or the finish itself. On top of that, this failure to score additional goals when they easily could've been, effected decisions made by Germany later in the game. So when I say lucky, I'm talking about the margins that could easily have gone the other way in the first half. And that's really all luck is, a placeholder term for the unaccountable margins or error. The fact that Germany them decided to not stick to their clearly very good game, is on them of course.

[@hayychh]

@@B2leave yeah he definitely is overthinking it

[@toddmacadam3888]

Yeah, it kind of feels like we're getting a classic case of pundits judging a game by the score instead of the actual chances created. Full disclosure: I didn't see the game, but here are the stats: 65% possession vs 22% (13% contested) 25 attempts vs 10 9 on target vs 3 73 final third entries vs 22 Based on those numbers, Germany DOMINATED this game, but unluckily didn't convert their chances. And yes, luck does play a factor! On any given day, a shot from outside the box could go screaming into the top corner. On a different day, it ends up in row 50! Granted, those numbers don't show the quality of the chances created. This is where xG is a great metric, but nobody shows that (probably bc it's difficult and highly subjective to calculate). I certainly hope we don't see a similar results bias in the BEL-CAN analysis. CAN were BY FAR the better team, and honestly should have won that game 4-1. But, we didn't convert our chances, and BEL converted one of their very few opportunities and stole all 3 points. I better not see a Tifo video talking up BEL's tactical genius in a game where they were completely outclassed.

[@eriosvanda479]

@@toddmacadam3888 As a technocrat, my argument is you can never blame "luck" my friend. What you can blame and improve is your efficiency.

[@GoTFCanada1230]

This was honestly not that shocking. Even in the first 60 minutes Germany looked vulnerable to losing the ball and being hit on the counter through the wings. Japan were also trying really hard to play past Rudiger knowing how slow he is to run back.

[@FailedAragorn]

How good is the Japan kit though? I feel like it was an extra player.

[@r3zaful]

It is designed by a manga artist, what you can expect?

[@halyup]

Blue lock author designed the kit

[@theogeorgiades9691]

Not that big of a shocker for anyone that watched some of Germany's games during the last year. IMO this is one of the weakest sides the Germans have had in the last 20 years or so. Not so much in terms of individual talent as in the fact that their pieces don't really compliment each other or the modern style of play.

[@gambit0913]

I would also say dearth of talent in some positions like RB and striker...this team is far too imbalanced or lopsided...plus Havertz is far too overrated

[@theogeorgiades9691]

@@gambit0913 yeah, I think you nailed it and put it better than my hasty comment did: their talent is lopsided. And they also seem to at times lack the typical German determination of years past.

[@r3zaful]

@@gambit0913 too loopsided while japan is well drilled

[@vaffangool9196]

*As a Japanese Gooner* I couldn't be more pleased for Arsenal signings Takuma Asano and Takehiro Tomiyasu, but Germany were the better team for practically the entire match. We were terrible at clearing the ball, you were unlucky to have blasted the woodwork en route to going oh-for-twenty-five attempts, and we were lucky that Niklas Süle played Asano onside in a totally unforced error. Huge win for サッカー日本代表 though.

[@fishyfish6510]

Germany are not physically ready for this World Cup. No energy in their game Japan's intensity and stamina till the end overwhelmed them completely in the last 20 minutes

[@earthpeace3323]

Famous victory for Japan. I feel the 2nd substitution was the difference. Japan made changes that counter the German team while the Germany took off their better players...Musiala, Mueller, Gundogan off??? ... for no good reason.

[@shanejustinbarte2912]

They have the power of football manga at their side😂

[@anthonysalgado-nava3715]

Why did everyone get reviewed besides Mexico and Poland

[@JasonNahRealFitSG]

They made sushi out of them frankfurters... wow... Just wow...

[@sutejasastra]

Argentine and Germany had the same mistake, underestimating their opponent, as i watched their movement in the first 60" not showing any real ambition to score more goal, as if they were trying to conserved energy for the next match.

[@antonioemilio9932]

Every Blue Lock anime fan became so obnoxious when talking about Japan's win -- arguing that selfishness is what won them the game. It would be nice if they watched this video to see how important teamwork and tactics actually are, rather than individual talents. I mean, that was already apparent in Messi's Argentina versus Saudi Arabia, but these Anime dorks still don't get it.

[@pozsoz]

Süle has never worked as a right-back and he is to blame for the 2nd goal. I'm surprised by Flicks tactics. Now to solve the problem they just got into he will be forced to start all Bayern players and see if they can do something. Maybe something like: -----------------------Neuer Kimmich - Rudiger - Schlotterbeck - Raum ---------------Goretzka ---- Gundogan -----------Muller ---- Musiala ---- Gnabry -----------------------Moukoko

[@Nikita-bm6ys]

After the feat of Saudi Arabia, i did not take this victory very emotionally, but it almost as great victory. Samurai you are just incredible ❤️‍🔥

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Japans my dark horse this wc. They just may keep surprising everyone.

[@ndinspection3007]

Japan played a masterclass on mentality. They had Germany have most of the possession which got Germany comfortable. Germany were not quick enough to adjust to the new intensity

[@BFG_10G]

Big props to Japan. Are there more shockers to come? We shall see!

[@Derideo]

Considering all of that, it was the Japanese goalkeeper that won the game for them.

[@cheeseandonions9558]

I'm not sure he knows what he's talking about but I get this feeling that he does.

[@sirius1807]

They have the power of anime on their side

[@Incurious_]

That space between BERGK and AMP though :'( It hurts me. Oh and well done Japan.

[@gavinpower2020]

Suddenly USA losing to Japan and drawing Saudi Arabia seems a lot scarier

[@エデルマンジュリアン]

The Japanese were probably the most surprised by Moriyasu's bold tactical changes. Frankly speaking, he was highly criticized before the tournament for his lack of skill. By the end of the first half, every Japanese thought it would be difficult to win. However, his tactical change from the second half allowed the team to win. Maybe he had hidden his talent for the day, or maybe he just happened to be lucky. That will become clear in next matches.

[@Pepeplas7]

So what you're saying is that Japan played a great strategy that ended working out? I respect JJ a lot but sometimes I forget that this channel has this Eurocentrism feel... National teams have months to prepare for these matches, they study their opponents over and over. Of course Japan was going to have a strategy to beat Germany. Sometimes "big" teams forget that they have to come up with a strategy too. This keeps happening in world cups over and over. Round of 16 is different of course, but damn, they just don't learn the lesson.

[@cawaalekulmiye9883]

East Asian teams have always had agility and technique, they only lacked height, and that was corrected by drinking milk .

[@hendyir29]

OOT. did Len Kabasinski set up the camera? because it is focused on the jerseys on the wall instead of JJ's face

[@isaacwilliams398]

Really wish copyright wasn’t as bad as it is on KZbin, if you could use actual quality clips from that game that would make this the best analysis on KZbin

[@SDCLFC1]

Think an important point for Germany was Neuer was poor for both Japans goals - the second he moves out of the way of it - it's been many years since he was one of the best in the world

[@oslonorway547]

Sane should have started on the wing just like Gnabry did, with Müller in the middle, and Musiala on the bench. Then Mr. Hansi could have brought him and Moukoko in later, to reshuffle the game. Japan couldn't have handled both speedy wingers if they played that Bayern style which Hansi used to win 5 trophies in a year. You could see it, they had to take Nagatomo off after a while.

[@maximilianpotthoff8910]

Sane is injured

[@oslonorway547]

@@maximilianpotthoff8910 Karim is available.

[@ShadyDogg]

"Musiala on the bench." Great ideas bro. Maybe play without a GK too

[@xXVibrantSnowXx]

This is the Gaymany team, not Gayern Munich club, They played Pretty poorly, just like Gaygentina that just only relied on Messi, Thinking this is Barcelona lol

[@xXVibrantSnowXx]

@@ShadyDogg 🤣🤣🤣

[@ralfsstuff]

Rooting for Japan^^

[@petemasta99]

He he yeah boy

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

Well done. After the majority of first round games it's already shaping into a really weird tournament 🤯 I wonder what tomorrow's games will bring?

[@5kplamse]

The Japanese has Samurai spirit while the Germans simply cannot be bothered. Germany to finish 3rd in the grp

[@geojoubert731]

The game was lost when Gundogan was taken off

[@kivaiabira358]

Is the blue lock project working?

[@WaterCarrier07]

I was so confused as to why they didn’t start Kimmich at right back and Goretzka in the middle

[@sherv.h]

Was just happy Rudiger learned a lesson in being humble, rather than a silly things he does, like that idiotic run. Everyone knows, what im talking about.

[@kankantona9070]

Think there could be a small improvement: showing more of video/picture of the game instead of just the tactical board. It would be much more interesting

[@dough1222]

Project blue lock came in clutch

[@CatLikeSleep]

great game :)

[@Mbongeni_Hope_Mhlongo]

where do these guys get these retro kits😭

[@aayanchakravorty7732]

Where is the orange Ronaldo 9 jersey from? I don't remember Brazil ever having an orange jersey

[@aayanchakravorty7732]

Seems like this is his Corinthians jersey - Doesn't match up with the other national team jerseys on the wall. Pls fix thx.

[@hajimenokampo8985]

Project blue lock was a success

[@aristonsaizoxic1048]

It's all "Blue Lock" Effect.

[@gibbs-13]

Normally, we are impressed only by goals. But in this game, the Japanese tactic was the most impressive part. To me, this is the best tactic I have seen in this year.

[@sirloin6856]

Nagatomo is still playing?

[@sashikiranvarma5134]

Japan won 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewwootton1676]

🇩🇪 Have given themselves a huge problem it's out of their hands now and they've got to get at least a point against a youthful Spain. Japan will beat Costa Rica leaving one more place.

[@UGRdelver]

How many Jersey does this channel have?

[@YOU-iw4ur]

My prediction for the game was Japan 3 - 0 Germany... But it ended as Japan 2 - 1 Germany...

[@rimo1208]

JJさんが、日本代表のユニフォーム持ってることが嬉しい😂

[@PINKGU_Y]

second half germany played very bad no fighting spirit no creativity , making little chances only . i would say the problem with germany is that they lack creativity and take out sule he does not know how to play RB . Also Havertz is not comfortable in a striker position , they should otherwise bring on Fullkrug in their starting line up, beacause he is a true No.9 who knows how to play the position or Sane could be the striker and bring Havertz to CAM , Another thing is that I would recommend is to put Goretzka and Kimmich together , because every week at Bayern they play together , so of course they will have the chemistry between Bayern players especiall with Musiala and Gnabry on the wings

[@topogakebobone]

How did Rudiger's mocking high knee run affect the game?

[@rfoster9064]

it came back to bite him 😂 Asano was shouting something at Rudiger at FT too

[@Daniboi971]

Carbon copy of their 2018 game against South Korea

[@fostena]

Adjust your camera focus next time, please

[@notKevinFeige]

Japanese coach at the HT: Shinzou wo Sasageyo!

[@ShadyDogg]

Problems, before everything else, were weak performances by Süle & Schlotterbeck against Japan. Rüdiger was Man Of The Match, he and Neuer where the reliable defense. Second biggest issue was effiency in the offense. Hesitantace to pass and receive in the last third. While simultanously having a misplaced and somewhat arrogant comfortablity, as if they were leading 3-0 instead of just 1. THEN, the third biggest issue was a failure to adapt in the second half and to make the right changes. I dont know if Gundogan for Goretzka was really a mistake, its the same sub I woulda done. If it did influence the game negatively, then not as much as the other big reasons I gave. So really its the same old problem. The defense lacks lacks competent enough partners for Rüdiger and the offense lacks goals, as well as a lack of confidence ever since 2018. I'm more hopeful about the offense. Sane wasn't playing, Wirtz isn't. Moukoko coule become our #9 maybe. But I dont see any reliable enough IV and RV as of now. Lets see 2024, since I'm 90% sure they wont make it out the group, since they would need a win against Spain and Japan to lose against Spain and even then also score more goals against Costa Rica than Japan will.

[@sevenhenson3926]

germany's intensity just dropped off by 2nd half as if they are saving energy for the knock out rounds. in the end they get what they deserved

[@carlosv728]

Take is not available against Qatar, cause of injuries.

[@djfez58]

Flick should take the blame. When Muller and Gundogan came off they were all over the place. He underestimated the Japanese and thought the game was won at 1-0. Schoolboy error.