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Takehiro’s powerful fifth-minute opening goal was the start of his side’s emphatic 6-2 win over Australia in Group C, with the 27-year-old going on to earn Player of the Match honours for his tireless performance.
The goal was more meaningful as this is not only Takehiro’s first ever Finals, it was also the first time Japan had opened their group stage campaign with a win since 2022.
The goal was more meaningful as this is not only Takehiro’s first ever Finals, it was also the first time Japan had opened their group stage campaign with a win since 2022.
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“I’m so proud to score with the national team emblem on my jersey,” he said. “I’m also satisfied that I finally got my first goal and happy to claim the first one for my team in this competition."
Japan lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their 2022 opener enroute to winning their fourth title and then 3-2 to Kyrgyz Republic in the next edition, where they exited from the group stage for the first time in 17 appearances.
Japan lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their 2022 opener enroute to winning their fourth title and then 3-2 to Kyrgyz Republic in the next edition, where they exited from the group stage for the first time in 17 appearances.
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Takehiro, who plays for Bardral Urayasu in the F.League Division 1, was a member of the 2024 team and remembers it well.
“Losing our first game in Thailand made it a very difficult tournament for all of us, which is why winning our first match here is such an important result for the team.
“I feel we are carrying on the legacy of our legendary players, so we are all very proud.”
“Losing our first game in Thailand made it a very difficult tournament for all of us, which is why winning our first match here is such an important result for the team.
“I feel we are carrying on the legacy of our legendary players, so we are all very proud.”
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