The Japanese team made the rest of the World Cup contenders sit up and take notice after a 4-0 demolition of Spain in their final group game. Like Futoshi Ikeda’s side, the Spanish had won both their opening two fixtures but were blown away by a first-half counter-attacking blitz.
From 77% possession, Spain made over 900 passes in the game, at least 650 more than their opponents. Japan’s 4-0 win proved that what you do with the ball is more important than how often you have it. A 6-0 defeat of the Philippines was their first win of the tournament and enough to edge out co-hosts New Zealand only on goal difference.Front runner for Golden Boot to add to tally in Wellington.
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