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| Fans wave the Mexican flag awaiting the start of the MexTour international friendly football match between Mexico and Japan at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on September 6, 2025. (Photo by Karl Mondon / AFP)<저작권자(c) Yonhap News, 무단 전재-재배포, AI 학습 및 활용 금지> |
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| A laser beam is seen on the neck while Japanese captain Endo appeals to the referee in the Japan-Mexico match held on the 7th. Japan's Abe Masaker SNS Capture |
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The aftermath of the friendly match between Mexico and Japan, Hong Myung-bo's second opponent in the U.S. friendly match, is fierce.
In Japan, since the end of the match against Mexico, controversy has continued over 'laser launch incident' and 'fault judgment'.
Japan played a friendly match against Mexico in Auckland on the 7th (Korea time) and drew without a goal. It was a tie even though Japan had a numerical advantage due to Mexico's red card exit in the second half of extra time. However, Japan, ranked 17th in the FIFA rankings, was evaluated as overwhelming against Mexico, ranked 13th.
Mexican media also acknowledged Japan's dominance in the game and urged the national team to awaken, saying, `It was a match that made me reflect on Mexican soccer ahead of the World Cup next year.'
South Korea's A national team, which won a 2-0 friendly against the United States on the same day, will play a friendly match against Mexico on the 10th. South Korea and Japan will visit the U.S. side by side to experience next year's World Cup venue in advance and alternately play with the U.S. and Mexico.
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Mexico's defender #02 Jorge Sanchez and Japan's midfielder #07 Kaoru Mitoma fight for the ball along the sideline during the MexTour international friendly football match between Mexico and Japan at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on September 6, 2025. (Photo by Karl Mondon / AFP)
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| epa12358883 Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks to television reporters following a friendly soccer match between Japan and Mexico in Oakland, California, USA, 06 September 2025. EPA/D. ROSS CAMERON |
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Japan first experienced Mexico, which is known to be stronger than the United States, and 'issues' that'Hong Myung-bo' can refer to are emerging like a aftermath. On the 8th, Japanese media, such as 'Scar Digest', were astonished, paying attention to the so-called 'laser incident'.
Laser light, which appears to have been fired from the polar-famous Mexican stands, was discovered. Japanese soccer media 'Abemasaker' released a scene in which Japanese national team captain Endo Wataru (Liverpool) fired a laser beam at the back of his neck while appealing to the referee on his official SNS (X).
The scene in question occurred when Endo approached the referee and expressed his objection to the decision around the 44th to 45th minute of the second half, and suddenly green laser points were examined as if they were scanning Endo's waist to head.
Because laser light can cause fatal damage if it strikes the eye head-on, it is defined as a 'terror' in the soccer community, strictly prohibited, and post-mortem disciplinary action can be taken. Japanese fans who saw this will do this at the World Cup?', `Laser should be removed, please', He is showing a furious reaction such as 'Vimannah's extreme'.
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| Players shake hands after an international friendly soccor game between Mexico and Japan in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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| epa12358851 Soccer fans cheer on their teams during the first half of the friendly soccer match between Japan and Mexico in Oakland, California, USA, 06 September 2025. EPA/D. ROSS CAMERON |
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In addition, controversy over poor judgment was raised. Although it is a friendly match, it can be cited as an example of Mexico's 'Home Advantage'. This is something that Korea should keep in mind as well. The poor decision that made Japanese coach Moriyasu 'extreme anger' erupted just before the end of the game when he was sent off. Mexican defender Montes intentionally fouled Ueda of Japan in the face of a decisive opportunity, and the referee took out a yellow card. This led to a protest from the Japanese side, which was overturned to an immediate exit after a video review (VAR).
The problem did not stop there. The referee, who resumed the game after the VAR reading commotion, designated Japan's free kick point about 5m away from the original foul. In response, Moriyasu exploded. However, the referee ignored Moriyasu's fierce protest and played the end whistle with Japan's shooting failure.
It was enough for Japanese soccer fans to feel that they had been disadvantaged by the decision as an away team.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
