Volume 56
Giant Killing 52
In the Asian Cup quarterfinal against the UAE, Japan ties it up with a goal by Hanamori after a nimble passing sequence involving Kubota and Tsubaki. The team keeps pressing, never easing on the attack, but UAE striker Ismail and his team look for a chance fight back, buoyed by the enthusiastic home crowd. Before long, the fatigue begins to catch up with Team Japan. Can they capitalize on a corner kick earned through their erudite teamwork? Who has what it takes to move the momentum and score the next goal?
