Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
The old Will Pitt trick of reading the losing city's paper the day after
isn't that useful this time, unless, of course, you speak Japanese. 
But soft! What light through yonder monitor breaks? Why, I do believe it is an English-language news site from Japan!
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/06/soccer/womens-world-cup/sasaki-pays-tribute-heartbroken-nadeshiko-players/
Japan coach Norio Sasaki said he was proud of his side’s performances at the Women’s World Cup but admitted the Nadeshiko were no match for the United States after a 5-2 thrashing in the final on Sunday wrecked their hopes of retaining the title they won four years ago in Germany.
Japan’s six-match winning streak at the tournament ended in brutal fashion as the Asian champions conceded four goals in the first 16 minutes, including a hat-trick by U.S. captain and Golden Ball winner Carli Lloyd.
“My players have given their all in every match, and overall they’ve had a great tournament here in Canada. Today, though, the Americans were simply too strong,” Sasaki said.
“In the first few minutes, it seemed as if every shot ended up in the back of the net. But we never gave up fighting for our supporters in the stadium and back home in Japan.
Japan’s six-match winning streak at the tournament ended in brutal fashion as the Asian champions conceded four goals in the first 16 minutes, including a hat-trick by U.S. captain and Golden Ball winner Carli Lloyd.
“My players have given their all in every match, and overall they’ve had a great tournament here in Canada. Today, though, the Americans were simply too strong,” Sasaki said.
“In the first few minutes, it seemed as if every shot ended up in the back of the net. But we never gave up fighting for our supporters in the stadium and back home in Japan.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/06/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-fans-unbowed-5-2-loss-u-s-world-cup-final/
Even a stunning 5-2 loss to the United States can’t harm the legacy of Homare Sawa, who likely made her final World Cup appearance in Sunday’s match. That’s how many of her local supporters feel, at least.
Sawa “means a lot not only for our city but also Japan. She gave us a lot to cheer for,” said Daisuke Kofuji, who grew up with Sawa in the Tokyo suburb of Fuchu. “If she is physically well, I want her to continue to play (in the next World Cup). But it is her decision.”
More than 120 fans gathered at the Fuchu Shinmachi Culture Center on Monday morning to take in the tournament final, which was played in Vancouver. The cheers turned to sighs every time the U.S. scored a goal, but they never stopped cheering for Nadeshiko, as the women’s national soccer team is known, until the end.
The crowd shouted “Nippon” when the team sank to a 4-0 deficit within the first 16 minutes of play, and chanted “Ogimi” as Yuki Ogimi scored the team’s first goal in the 27th minute.
Sawa “means a lot not only for our city but also Japan. She gave us a lot to cheer for,” said Daisuke Kofuji, who grew up with Sawa in the Tokyo suburb of Fuchu. “If she is physically well, I want her to continue to play (in the next World Cup). But it is her decision.”
More than 120 fans gathered at the Fuchu Shinmachi Culture Center on Monday morning to take in the tournament final, which was played in Vancouver. The cheers turned to sighs every time the U.S. scored a goal, but they never stopped cheering for Nadeshiko, as the women’s national soccer team is known, until the end.
The crowd shouted “Nippon” when the team sank to a 4-0 deficit within the first 16 minutes of play, and chanted “Ogimi” as Yuki Ogimi scored the team’s first goal in the 27th minute.
7 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
