The event, organised by design and events management firm Pasona Art Now, was at an auditorium at the Starrise Tower with a cinema-size giant screen measuring 7.5m by 25m.Wearing the No. 6 jersey of his favourite player, defensive midfielder Wataru Endo, he cut a passionate figure throughout the match.
The fans may have been in an auditorium some 8,239km away from Doha in Qatar, but that did not stop them from trying to fulfil the role of the 12th man and will their team to victory with their cheers and chants from afar. Part-time worker Yumi Ina, 21, said: “It’s such a pity, but the fact we could hold Croatia for 120 minutes and reach penalties is a positive sign that this Japan team can only grow stronger.”
The two friends singled out winger Junya Ito as their favourite player, admiring how he is deft on his feet.
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