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- Japan has won a historic victory by defeating England 1-0.
- Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal in the 23rd minute of the game.
- This victory was achieved for the first time by an Asian country against England.
18 Chait, Kathmandu. Japan has achieved a historic victory against England in an international friendly match. Japan defeated England 1-0.
Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium in London on Tuesday night. In the 23rd minute of the game, Mitoma converted an excellent counter attack into a goal and gave the team the lead.
Japan, who played two defeats and one draw in the meeting with England, finally created a new history by winning. Also, this is the first win of any Asian nation against England.
Under the leadership of coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan has presented itself as a strong contender in world football with a balanced and disciplined performance. Recently, Japan has been in excellent form and is moving towards the World Cup with confidence after winning five matches in a row.
On the other hand, England’s performance was disappointing. Although coach Thomas Tuchel tested different combinations, the team did not perform as expected. With captain Harry Kane absent due to a minor injury, the team’s attack looked weak.
Japan is now aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.