Is it only a tie with Korea? Asia's Strongest Fury in Japan Lack of Obsession, Communication, and Organization More Than Public Opinion

Jul 14, 2025

Many people are disappointed with the Japanese women's soccer team.

South Korea's women's soccer A team, led by head coach Shin Sang-woo, drew 1-1 with Japan in the second leg of the 2025 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) held at Hwaseong Sports Town at 8 p.m. on the 13th.

South Korea did not win on the day, but showed excellent performance against the strongest women's soccer team in Asia. Until the middle of the first half, Japan was a little more dominant. In the 36th minute of the first half, Yui Narumiya, who took over the pass of Haruna Aikawa, scored the first goal with an accurate shot from the penalty box.

South Korea was taken away, but in the second half, it showed an overwhelming performance against Japan. There were several chances to score. In the 11th minute of the second half, Jang Seul-ki advanced by speeding up from the left and even showed a shot. The goalkeeper caught it. The long pass attack in the 22nd minute of the second half was also threatening. Choo Hyo-joo overcame the contest and showed a threatening shot in the penalty box.

The most regrettable scene was the 36th minute of the second half. Choo Hyo-joo pushed Moon Eun-joo with a calm one-touch pass. After deceiving the defender in the penalty box, Moon Eun-joo even checked the goalkeeper and shot, but it hit the net.

Moon Eun-joo made up for her mistake in the 41st minute of the second half. Moon Eun-joo took possession through active ball competition and went into the penalty box and pushed it to Jung Da-bin. Jung Da-bin calmly changed direction and scored. It was a tie, but it was a fighting spirit that could be applauded enough.

Japan is at odds with South Korea. It's a Japanese SoccerAfter the game 'Estweb was good until the 37th minute of the first half when Yui Narumiya scored the first goal, but in the second half, as each player's movement became dull, there was a lot of time to lose to the opponent and suffered great difficulties, giving up several decisive opportunities. It was a match that revealed the impression that it was a team made on the spot,' he said, criticizing the Japanese women's national team.

The media did not stop voicing criticism. 'Korea's quick counterattack was somewhat loose, and there were more than a few scenes that allowed space behind it. In fact, there was a scene where it hit the goal post and overcame the crisis, so it was lucky to end after losing only one goal. It is not strange to say that Korea was saved due to its lack of goal-scoring ability. The line was wide from the front to the last, and there was no communication within the team. It was rather South Korea that moved more systematically,' he said, pointing to Japan's loose defense and lack of communication.

The Soccer Digest Web thought 'That's why 'It's a good draw' In response to the second ball and the physical fight, Japan was losing ground, and it was a game that left several tasks. What was particularly noticeable on the day was that the obsession with the ball seemed to be less than that of South Korea rather than organizational power or passplay.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.