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). His plans entail the use of all five subs, and he has sketched out the scenarios.These second-half changes are all part of Japan's basic strategy, which is to use the second-half substitutions to alter the shape of the contest and try to disrupt the opponent's play at the critical point in the contest. By using pressing players up front like Maeda and Ito in the starting lineup, and running at the ball, they try to wear out the defenders and midfielders with constant running. Then in the second half 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 change, when it is made, is intended to disrupt the other team's play and they are forced to make adjustments they might not want to make. The problem has been that Japan is not holding the ball up in midfield, when they have possession. For the entire first half [both Germany and Spain contests] Japan's possession was broken up before it reached the attack line. On this point I think Kubo is a huge liability. He just cant hold the ball under pressure. Id give Soma another chance (he looked OK against Costa Rica]. You need to have wide midfielders who can carry the ball in midfield and not just get shoved off it. Ideally, Japan wants to get to half time at 0-0 (or perhaps 1-1). Failure to control possession in the first half was the reason why that strategy did not work 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 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.

@ACE360x

Жыл бұрын

Been nice to see them do well. Going in to the tournament i saw them as a technically solid with a depth of good players but no one incredible. Basically a team where the system and tactics will be everything. I was sad to see Germany and Spain in their group but they managed it somehow

@dysplasiagiraffe4845

Жыл бұрын

Honestly in the best way possible, this model feels representative of Japans post war economic miracle - using alternative tactics non-dependent on the typical strategy of the ‘traditional’ powers to go through and find openings. Maybe a lazy comparison but the more I understand, the less I understand. Just fun and underestimated football

@tito.senpai_

Жыл бұрын

This is why Moriyasu should have brought Kyogo Furuhashi. He has pace and really good control of the ball. Kubo is fantastic for a possession heavy team but not for the way Japan plays.

@markf5220

Жыл бұрын

@@tito.senpai_ I just assumed Kyogo was injured. He's as valuable to Celtic as Maeda, and it makes sense to take him for his ball skills and club connection. Kubo has been disappointing in the world cup so far, and it seems like Kyogo might have been the way to go

@tito.senpai_

Жыл бұрын

@@markf5220 yeah everyone wash shocked when he wasn't selected. Kubo, for better or worse, has a very Spanish style of play, which doesn't suit the counter attacking style of play Japan has

If JJ tells me Japan's good enough to win the World Cup, then I believe Japan's good enough to win the World Cup. Because of JJ's energy and conviction. That's enough for me. *Edit post Croatia: Ah well, it's not meant to be. But still, Japan did us Asians proud, and they did justice to JJ's belief and conviction.

@shahjahonsaidmurodov2086

Жыл бұрын

I prefer logic.

@thatissomeBS

Жыл бұрын

@@shahjahonsaidmurodov2086 If they're good enough to beat Germany and Spain in groups, they're good enough to beat anyone in knockouts. If they're good enough to beat anyone, they can win the World Cup.

@shimarin1647

Жыл бұрын

@@thatissomeBS only if they keep playing against strong team 🤣🤣

@thatissomeBS

Жыл бұрын

@@shimarin1647 Luckily for them, the teams only get better from here on out.

@lisimbachiokejahiyazid4114

Жыл бұрын

JJ word is logic

I'm Argentinian, but if Japan wins the World Cup I'll scream it as it a close friend has won it. Because if that happens not only Japan wins, football wins.

@work90

Жыл бұрын

Bruh football wins no matter the country 🤣

@oslonorway547

Жыл бұрын

@@work90 Really? Would you say this, if you saw the Qatar team walking into the semi-finals?

@jawelNeezeker

Жыл бұрын

@@oslonorway547 If they were good enough why not but the are bad 😅

@agassifarhand6685

Жыл бұрын

not gonna happen, they might gonna destroy by Croatia national team

@Lucaz99

Жыл бұрын

@@agassifarhand6685 eh, Croatia aren’t looking that good despite being runners-up last time. They got two 0-0 draws and a win over Canada. Plus, they only really played good football vs Canada after they suffered a goal in the first minute of the game. Croatia will have to turn up against Japan or maybe hope for another 0-0.

I think most people didn’t see that Japan absolutely destroyed a high-pressing US team with their transition in a friendly before the World Cup. They should be taken seriously.

@davinator5167

Жыл бұрын

US is a bad team

@Manz_1607

Жыл бұрын

US can't even beat Wales

@venablesanyie7104

Жыл бұрын

That's why they failed against smaller team.. the less qualities in the opponents team the harder it was for them to break bcs this Japan doesn't want to control the game they want to play counter attacking football tiring opponents but smaller team doesn't took that kind of risk unlike bigger team who depends on their high pressing controlling possession which this japan team could took advantage of

@h4tx925

Жыл бұрын

The US will be friendly send home in a day 😏

@rockzs74r

Жыл бұрын

@@Manz_1607 but to be honest the USA from matchday 2 and 3 looked like a much better team than they were in matchday 1.

The round of 16 has representation for ALL of the continents. North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and now Asia! The entire world will be cheering on these countries! What a World Cup 🔥

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

So that is what the corruption is all about. No wonder they gave that goal.

@ewan7283

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 the ball was in play

@tootspogsforever5590

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 cry me some more of that tokyo river loosserr!!!😀😁

@vibe7416

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 only brain dead people think that ball wasn’t in. It’s clear you don’t play or watch football and you’ve just started during this World Cup.

@finding_aether

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 germany can go home and follow their true passion.. which is to go make political statements on twitter.

Japan shows how far you can come with an unbreakable spine and a bottomless tank of resilience. Whatever happens now, Japan can truly be proud of this team.

This is my favorite video of the day. Japan was so much fun to watch. That manager is an effing genius

@MyJesus30

Жыл бұрын

Ghana and Australia are also so fun to watch!!

@kyosuke0160

Жыл бұрын

@@MyJesus30 Nobody asked bro

@demaraibrooks2247

Жыл бұрын

@@MyJesus30 bummer Ghana didn't go through

@giogio51592

Жыл бұрын

@@kyosuke0160 i did i asked

Top 10 anime comebacks

@treehugger3615

Жыл бұрын

Weebs are going insane atm.

For us Asjan, it was a surprise but Japan continue their excellent WC form. They were excellent at Russia, only to be narrowly beaten by a peak Belgium team( their peak golden generation) in the last minute of extra time.

Japanese have superb fighting spirit.They worked very very hard.

Japan really have taken 'Never give up' to a whole new level.

The fact that Japan defeated Spain without Minamino, Furuhashi and Hatate is incredible!!

@thelastlegbender7903

Жыл бұрын

Without Tomiyasu too for the major part. He’ll definitely start vs Croatia given Itakura is suspended

@shenruivah

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, furuhashi and Hatate were always going to be bench players considering the other players quality on paper.

@RonaldinhoPopper

Жыл бұрын

All Asia teams select players based on team chemistry. While individual talent is impressive, football is a team sport at heart.

@justsomeguywithoutabeard8306

Жыл бұрын

I don't think any of them are worthy of being in the starting xi. Maybe Furuhashi but still questionable since his playstyle doesn't match with Japan

today was the craziest day of football i have experienced in my adult life. absolutely wild.

stamina, energy, and physicality. those three are why japan, south korea, saudi arabia, and australia always have the upper hand against pretty much all asia nation in football (my country cant even preserve consistency for 90 minutes, but we're progressing). but this time, especially japan, has upgraded all of 3 towards next level. best of luck!

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

And lots of help from the referees.

@uhm175

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 Thank god, you are not the referee So it's not for you to decide 🙃

@justsomeguywithoutabeard8306

Жыл бұрын

Al Shahrani getting injured really took an effect on Saudi Arabia. Otherwise I think they would've had a chance to be the 4th Asian team to qualify for the knockout stages. But Asia really improved over the years. Last time, it was only Japan in the knockout stages

Maeda pressing was great, the GK always thought he had more time that he had.... Then bam, Maeda teleports like Dhalsim.

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

Bam corruption then goal. Bam world cup is corrupt.

@kkb8510

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 lol keep being salty, very soon you will get banned😒

As an Indian....Japan is our inspiration....we will someday play in the World Cup for sure!!

@aren2naga92

Жыл бұрын

You are not playing world cup in million years, stick to hockey and cricket.

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

You must love corruption in india then.

@kkb8510

Жыл бұрын

nope with the amount of corruption in india its just not happening

I've always thought substitutions in football have a lot of unexplored potential (especially with 5 subs now), it's nice to see a manager directly incorporating them into their game plan from the outset.

@peacechan4500

Жыл бұрын

I love that substitutions in football becoming like a sideboard. That would make for a fun strat

@majormononoke8958

Жыл бұрын

True, meanwhile German Coach still playing favourites... And Germany pretending to be world cup winner.

Crazy how I think Spain broke the record for most passes Vs Costa Rica with 1045 passes and 18% possession for CR and beat them 7-0, Whilst they against Japan they had identical stat and actually more passes 1058 and JP had lower possession 17%, but this time a completely different result losing 2-1. I know Japan start to defend after leading but they were still getting dominated in passes before that. Crazy how I thought 1000+ passes was embarrassing stat for Costa Rica but Japan won despite that.

@treehugger3615

Жыл бұрын

Costa Rica tried to play the same tactic as Japan did, but defense was very sloppy unlike Japan's which was airtight. They tried to do the same against Germany, but again, not tight enough, otherwise they just might have gotten away with a victory.

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

It is amazing what can happen when the referee is also playing for the japanese.

@ryanergo754

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 Oh, you are just salty. Not stupid.

@excalibro8365

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 Cope and seethe

@kkb8510

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 copium!! keep being jealous, very soon in a few decades time Asia will eclipse the west in literally every aspect of life!

they beat Germany and Spain, Japan is a real contender now.

Thanks for your good works, advice and enlightment. Blessings

Great analysis👍It lines up with the Japan team cam episodes where coach Moriyasu is talking to the team pre match and tells them "In the first half 0-0 is fine, even if we're down 1-0 it's fine, our plan does not change so don't become nervous when we are in that position!" I love that he always shows them an inspirational video of what it means for them to be at the World Cup, and what it means for all the supporters cheering them on back home and around the world right before they leave for the stadium🙏🗾 Ganbare Nippon!!!

Feeling so proud 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

18% possession bloody hell 18

Spain was failing in task of surpassing Japan's high pressure thus creating dangerous situations with the ball possession between the goalkeeper and the defensive line. The same thing happened with Germany. For some reason Spain never kicks a long ball to stay out of this trouble, there is a dogma of always playing the ball with short passes which can be really dangerous.

@newbie4789

Жыл бұрын

Yes...this. Japan basically took advantage of Spain's over ambition towards controlling the game and keeping possession

Moriyasu masterclass! Used the same gameplan for both Spain and Germany and it worked. Kept the score tight in the first half, then brung on the super subs for the sucker punches! Unbelievable results!

He’s the best. Chill and intelligent personality

Everyone’s gonna sit deep and play like Costa Rica against Japan now

The coach definitely deserves coach of the tournament!

kaoru mitoma might become one of the greatest wingers of all time

Doan is pronunced like "dough-ahn" rather than "doo-ahn". I imagine you'll be saying his name a couple more times during this world cup, so just to help :)

@protean8885

Жыл бұрын

Spot on - love JJ and he really does his homework but I’ve been gritting my teeth the last couple of vids!

@Shoonam

Жыл бұрын

I think it's his Scottish accent. Dough always sounds like doo.

Amazing analisis as always, JJ.

I think the main reason behind their lose was the substitution of Azpilicueta. He was the one commanding the defense line, when to push forward, when to return, when to not sit too deep, etc. Also not to mention that he's the best at moral-lifting shithorsery. But I agree with the decision (to sub him off) though, Dave's not young anymore, and Spain definitely needs him so they don't want to risk some injury in a game they literally can throw. Subbing him off was a logical decision.

Japan is a team that plays like a hive! They are all little robots that know very well what to do in most situations. A pleasant surprise!

@ACE360x

Жыл бұрын

Good players playing system football. It means they'll get punted if they play an incredible team who make few mistakes but still beautiful to see

@dysplasiagiraffe4845

Жыл бұрын

@@ACE360xgroup alone, they’ve bested promising Germany and Spain sides, admittedly both “in transition” sides, but both nonetheless traditional powerhouses/ stalwarts in the later stages of this competition. 🗾🗾🗾 all the way I say

@dysplasiagiraffe4845

Жыл бұрын

@@ACE360xadditionally, few sides have really looked to be on ridiculously commendable form in this comp thus far bar Spain vs Costa Rica, maybe England vs Iran and the French fight back against the Aussies. Croatia 4 - 1 Canada was untelling of the game imo

JJ is the best!

Great video. Seemed like JJ was being pressured to make a snappy video that came in under 9 miuntes

It would be nice to see Drogbas shirt hanging behind you JJ.. Great videos as usual 👏🏽

Great analysis, I'm so happy our team is doing well, but the real goal is getting to best 8 and onwards. Fingers crossed. Btw Doan is pronounced Doh-an, hard to tell from the spelling unfortunately haha

We live in a day that Japan is the dark horse in a world cup. Imagine that.

Congratulations to Croatia from Japan!! All teams were very tough, experienced, well-organized opponents. I think Japan learned a lot from this WC. Thank you!

Are Japan planning all their 5 substitutes before matches bc it seems genuinely like their manager pulled off two absolute masterclasses

@ryanergo754

Жыл бұрын

Actually, yes. It's actually one of their primary tactics to inject energy in the second half. They destroyed USA in a friendly that way too.

@RoyMatzem

Жыл бұрын

Thats what impressive the most, 99% teams play the best 11 first, Japan put the most energetic to enter on 2nd half, very strategic

Go Japan! 🇯🇵👏

JJ describes football like a character off interdimentional cable from rick and morty 😂

Not sure what was more in a rush; Japan’s play or JJ in this video 😂 Great stuff to be fair

Japan's football has Been upgraded everytime they played world cups. And unlike most countries, They consider their mistakes and plan a new strategy, it looks like it worked. However Croatia don't play like the big teams, possesion ball game so the Japanese needs to come out with another strategy.

It didn't go out if tech says its didn't. No more controversial than hundreds of really tight offsides.

@kjn3350

Жыл бұрын

Like the Croatia one 4 hours earlier.

"Press press press and punch." - Commentator

Nice!

Morata coming off was a huge mistake I think. he was the only Spain player who looked like scoring all game. without him they were very toothless

일본 정말 잘하네요.. 축하해요~~일본!!!

@fernandowong5417

Жыл бұрын

I hope Korea can turn things around tonight!

Japan won because The Blue Lock is REAL End of story

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

Nope. COrruptinon is real.

@uhm175

Жыл бұрын

Yup BL love project is real

Moriyasu's tactics are deadly when teams are expected to beat Japan. Sadly, this applies to Croatia, as well. Two of the 3 teams I'm rooting for at every World Cup have to clash so soon. Spain's loss is a second warning shot to all teams who think passing the ball a lot leads to victory. A tired Modrić and Perišić are potential weaknesses.

@kjn3350

Жыл бұрын

Japan have been dependent on teams attacking and leaving behind weak defences for counterattacking goals. The Croats don't attack enough for that to work as a reliable strategy. Dalic sets Croatia up not to concede, whether that's good or bad, and they haven't really been caught on the counter the way Spain and Germany have.

@Pokephosgene

Жыл бұрын

@@kjn3350 Croatia was super defensive against France in the League of Nations. I don't think that level of defensively oriented play will happen on Monday. But I do expect a deeper D-line. A faster CB to partner Gvardiol is necessary if things get lively during the game.

@kkb8510

Жыл бұрын

@@kjn3350 there is no way croatia are going to set themselves up in a defensive manner, they will still attack and yeah might fall into japans hands.

Japanese performances are the best at this world cup. Although I’m a Real Madrid fan, i hope that Luka Modric will go home after 1/8😂. I really want Japan to perform a miracle 🙏 Unbelievable team

The Japanese play well against teams with high lines; strategic pressing, great counter-pressing and playing balls over defensive lines. Can they play well against a rather rigid and slow team like Croatia? And Gvordiol looks so solid in defence, one of the most impressive players this tournament.

higher level analysis from this channel by JJ, for sure.

Blue Lock program is working 💪

@uhm175

Жыл бұрын

BL love is too strong 🌈🏳‍🌈❤♂♂

The Costa Rica game just shows they’re missing someone with Reo Hatate’s qualities. I get he doesn’t work with the style of play against the likes of Germany and Spain but against a defensive team he would help them massively

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

Costa Rica was also missing a special component that Japan had which was official help on the field to get them goals that were not goals.

@dorrian7708

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 the ball hadn’t fully crossed the line. It’s still in play

@bighands69

Жыл бұрын

@@dorrian7708 The video shows that the ball was out of play.

@dorrian7708

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 from an angle that makes the ball look out of play… the WHOLE ball was not out of play. That doesn’t mean only the part of the ball that’s touching the ground

@Tz3952ii

Жыл бұрын

@@bighands69 Now that FIFA released the top view video the entire Germany became quiet. Lol

You guys are the best

Impossible is nothing!!

It's just like in Brazil in 2014, south American teams were performing and getting results, this year It's the Arab and Asian teams who are making the noise

Your accent is awesome 👍

I wish I understood football as well as JJ. It must be amazing to watch the game as he does

Japan becoming the Dark Horse of this Anime Series 😅🤣

At this point japan is flexing, they will beat the top 2 giant but will lost to Costa Rica, what a flex to the entire world

Three games, three shock results for Japan 😂

Which TV channel did you get these screenshots? Where Deutschland(Germany) becomes DUI? 😂

Japan have been the most impressive team so far alongside morroco imo.

Im living in Tokyo and us and our friends made an improvised sports bar out of a cheap projector and a bed sheet behind the DJ decks for the World Cup. We had a good opening game for the England Iran game… But after the Costa Rica Japan game, (the second game with the sheet), nobody expected this at all. The Spain Japan game was 4am and most of us, Japanese and foreign, had written the team off and had jobs to do, so we didn’t even show it… but funny things can happen in football, and it was a fun train ride to work this morning. I think Japan will beat Croatia too. But do you think we should watch the game with the sheet for the Croatia game, or will that curse the team? Do you think it’s a sheet idea?

Guess Project Blue Lock is a success

@uhm175

Жыл бұрын

BL love project is too strong 🌈🏳‍🌈❤♂♂

japan fully adopted fifa’s 5 subs rule and won

Basically Japan exploited their substitution ammo, they planned a 16 man football from first half very brilliant

02:07 - So Spain don’t like it up ‘em, that’s er insightful 😹

Morata coming off was a mistake considering he offered aerial threat and box presence for crossings or general play opportunities. Maybe he's not fully fit?

@Deeznuts10020

Жыл бұрын

@@anormalperson2554 Yeah, but the problem is you ran the risk of costa rica winning, which at one point seemed possible. There had to be some communication between Luis Enrique and someone that was paying attention to the other game to notify him when German started leading to ensure they can just relax and take second. Otherwise FIFA would investigate the game if it was too obvious that Enrique was settling for the loss

@Manz_1607

Жыл бұрын

@@Deeznuts10020 and yet Costa Rica lose

@Deeznuts10020

Жыл бұрын

@@Manz_1607 I'm just telling them that Spain had to try to win the game and Japan pretty much won fair and square because Costa Rica could've won. Which at one minute was possible

@M.J.-Diaz

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say we lost on purpuse, we went in there trying to win! But once we were behind and heard that Germany equalised against Costa Rica the team seemed to stop caring.... On paper we would have the easier path going through 2nd and I think that played a big role. Well I'm happy for Japan, they won and deserved it👍🏻

Real answer: the Fujiwara Zone

there was nothing controversial about that goal, ball didn't go out of play and it was a legit goal, already been proven numerous times now.

Japan has a chance to do what South Korea didn't - this team can make the finals, if not still get 3rd Best of luck to the new dark horses

As a spaniard i confirm that the blue lock is real

Who would have thought Japan would be dark horses this WC

Was waiting on England vs USA video🤷‍♂️ guess it’s not coming

They went through Blue Lock

@uhm175

Жыл бұрын

BL love project is too strong 🌈🏳‍🌈❤♂♂

blue lock project is working☠💀

Cannavaro :IT:

Nice snd tight

De Gea could have put Spain under just as much pressure with his kicking but would 100% not have let that first goal in. Sanchez wouldn't have done either.

The west just love anything Japan very extraordinary

Best world cup Ever.

How Japan won: They watched Blue Lock

Please don't make a video on 'how to beat England' until after the world cup. I implore you. I'll buy you a beer and some as a token of gratitude.

@whiteben37

Жыл бұрын

How to beat England? Be a half decent team.

The background music adds noise to JJ's melody, stop doing it

People compare this to Blue Lock, but it is korw of Giant Killing

They really deserve this victory. Whole team was at 200% I think Japanese players ran like 2x more then Spanish players! With or without ball they were all always pressing n playing intellectual game!

It just shows how overpriced the transfer market is.

*They played better football. Simple as that*

VAR. Because Germany protested

Who thought in this group that japan would top the group?

I can't take this guy seriously after he said Southgate was right for not playing Foden 😂

The Spain team was young and inexperienced. Like Germany they are still building their national team.

@osamaqtaitat

Жыл бұрын

As well as Japan

@Olando89

Жыл бұрын

@@osamaqtaitat They are. So was the German and American squad.

JJ the king of PAB

Tiki taka is getting outdated. 400 passes up to 80% possession still lose. This is not league games. This is life or death scenario. Congratulations to Japan for being brave and never say die attitude. Also worthy mentioned are Morocco.

I love how people get excited when sides like Japan get incredibly lucky. Croatia will destroy them quite calmly.

@matheuslieteau7472

Жыл бұрын

Croatia can't even score against Belgium

@kjn3350

Жыл бұрын

Croatia can't score against defensive teams, Japan can't score against defensive teams... I think it'll be 0-0. Probably a penalty shootout, but Modrić might do something genius.

@TheKrostiman

Жыл бұрын

I was wrong what pace what directness what fun. Still I think the Croatian experience is gonna be the difference at the death

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