From colleague to enemy, Japan has no concessions in the war between Korea and Japan It's a war → Come out, Sangho and Oh Sehun!

Jul 14, 2025

From colleague to enemy, Japan has no concessions in the war between Korea and Japan It's a war → Come out, Sangho and Oh Sehun!



Japanese striker Mochizuki Henry Hiroki was well aware of the meaning of the Korea-Japan match.

The South Korean national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play the third match of the 2025 Asian Football Confederation (EAFF) E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) against Japan at Mir Stadium in Yongin at 7:24 p.m. on the 15th. Hong Myung-bo can only win if he wins against Japan.

This match is a match with the pride of each country's soccer leagues, the K-League and the J-League, beyond the pride match between Korea and Japan. Since it is an environment where European players cannot be called up, coach Hong Myung-bo organized the team mainly with K-League players. There are only three J-League players. Japanese coach Hajime Moriyasu made up all 26 players in the J-League. Through the match between Korea and Japan, we will be able to indirectly compare the levels of the K-League and the J-League.




In addition, the East Asian Cup winners will be decided through the match between Korea and Japan. South Korea defeated China and Hong Kong one after another. The same goes for Japan. Japan is leading in goal difference with a 6-1 victory over Hong Kong. If Korea wants to overcome Japan, it will not even be a draw. Winning the Korea-Japan match is essential because nothing hurts your pride as much as losing the championship to Japan at home.
From colleague to enemy, Japan has no concessions in the war between Korea and Japan It's a war → Come out, Sangho and Oh Sehun!
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Japanese players also know the meaning of the Korea-Japan match. In an interview with Japan's Sponichi, Mochizuki said "The Korea-Japan war also has an image of a fierce war. I'll make the best preparations. I hope I can actively and boldly play and contribute to the victory"He strengthened his will to win the Korea-Japan war.

Mochizuki is a striker currently playing for Machida Zelvia in the J-League, so he faces his Korean teammates in a match between Korea and Japan. He is active in the same team as striker Oh Se-hoon and winger Na Sang-ho. He is a teammate in his team, but the Korea-Japan match is a war that cannot be lost even by Mochizuki's rock-paper-scissors.
From colleague to enemy, Japan has no concessions in the war between Korea and Japan It's a war → Come out, Sangho and Oh Sehun!
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Mochizuki was wary of Oh Se-hoon and Na Sang-ho by clearly grasping their strengths. He said " (before the competition) "Let's work hard on each other when we meet." (The confrontation with colleagues at the end of the day) It feels a bit strange. Sehun has a strong physique and heading, and Sangho has to pay attention to dribbling, kicking with his right foot, and speed," he said, expressing caution.

Meanwhile, attention is focusing on whether Hong Myung-bo and Moriyasu will choose a major experiment in the match against Korea. The two coaches formed completely different lists in the match against China and Hong Kong. It was to understand the resources to take to next year's World Cup through the East Asian Cup.




We have to wait and see whether to make up the players with good scores through the first and second games or to make an experimental list in the Korea-Japan match. Coach Hong Myung-bo and coach Hajime are likely to play on the best list because they have clearly stated their goal of winning.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.