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The Japanese tactician highlighted the team’s focus, particularly in a demanding first half, before they seized control of the match after the break.
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“It was a difficult match, especially in the first half where we had to work very hard without the ball,” said Ukishima. “But the players showed good discipline and improved after the break.”
Ukishima stressed that the result was built on a collective effort, with responsibility shared across the team in both attack and defence as China PR booked their spot in the final for the first time since 2004.
Ukishima stressed that the result was built on a collective effort, with responsibility shared across the team in both attack and defence as China PR booked their spot in the final for the first time since 2004.
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“Football is always about the team. Whether we score or defend, everyone is involved. I don’t see it as an individual performance above the group. What I want is for the team to show more variation and continue improving our overall performance.”
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Australia head coach Carl Veart was left to rue the missed chances after seeing his side hold China PR for the opening period before conceding twice in the second half.
“It is a very disappointed group of boys in the dressing room. They have worked extremely hard tonight, given their best effort and unfortunately we just weren’t good enough to get the win,” said Veart.
“It is a very disappointed group of boys in the dressing room. They have worked extremely hard tonight, given their best effort and unfortunately we just weren’t good enough to get the win,” said Veart.
“But I’m very proud of the effort they have shown throughout the tournament. We have learned a lot from it and we will go away and review how the players have performed and what we need to improve.
“We now have a World Cup to prepare for and the boys have earned the right to be there. I’m really looking forward to the next six months to get them ready for a strong World Cup campaign.”
“We now have a World Cup to prepare for and the boys have earned the right to be there. I’m really looking forward to the next six months to get them ready for a strong World Cup campaign.”
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