If you lose, you will win unconditionally, below the K-League. Everyone in the J-League emphasizes the battle of pride between Korea and Japan
Jul 15, 2025
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Japan played its last training session at the East Asian Cup in Suwon on Sunday. The final match of the tournament against South Korea, which will be held at Mir Stadium in Yongin on Saturday, will be decided whether or not to win the championship. Like Japan, South Korea, where 23 out of 26 were filled with K Leaguers, has won two consecutive games, showing off its formidable power.
Defender Ueda Nakamichi (Kashima Antlers), who is expected to start against Korea, said after training, "(The national team) is the most rewarding place for any soccer player. I don't want to make this valuable experience in vain. I think I'm fighting as a representative of the J-League. If we lose, the J-League can be considered below the K-League"He expressed his determination. He added that "I will focus on the idea that the opponent will knock down anyone."
Midfielder Sho Inagaki (Nagoya Grampus) said, "(Korea-Japan) has something special, too. I think there's intensity, too. I'm looking forward to playing in that kind of game."
Defender Tomoya Ando thinks (South Korea) will generate considerable energy under the condition that `if we win, we will win.' It's going to be a difficult game, I'm sure. "I'll never lose."I vowed.
Keisuke Osako (Sanprecce Hiroshima), the goalkeeper who defended the goal during the 2022 Nagoya tournament, said "Korea-Japan is a match that attracts attention not only in soccer but also in many sports." I think there's pride between countries. "I'll do my best to win the championship"I'm determined.
Sato Ryunosuke (Paziano Okayama), the youngest Japanese national player to be called up for this tournament at the age of 18, said "(Korea is) a rival country, and victory is an important match. I feel like I want to be a hero", he also expressed his bold determination.
Reporter Park Sang-kyung ppark@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
