Article by: anees

South Africa media hat tip "Japanese Messi crushes brave South Africa

On the 22nd, Japan's first match against South Africa (Ajinomoto Stadium), the first match of the Tokyo Olympics soccer men's league, decided to start the white star 1-0. In the 26th minute of the second half, midfielder Takefusa Kubo scored the first goal with his left foot. He defended this one point and scored three points. South African media have also taken off their hats, saying, "'Japanese Messi' crushes brave South Africa 1-0."

　It was this man who broke through South Africa's hard defense, which was hard to break. In the 26th minute of the second half, when he received a cross from the left side, he passed the opponent on the right side of the penalty area and shot with his left foot. I hit the left post and shook the goal net. After that, a celebration that poses with fingers. A cool guy was exploding emotions.

　South African media "IOL" also reported the match under the headline " Japanese Messi "crushes brave South Africa 1-0. In the text, "Kubo, the face of the Japanese soccer world, belongs to Real Madrid of LaLiga Espanola. It is called" Real Madrid's "Japanese Messi" by fans.

　Japan decided to start the white star with Kubo's blow. Round 2 will face Mexico on the 25th. (THE ANSWER editorial department)