Japan Coach: Not Fully Satisfied with Netherlands Match

Japan's national team coach, Hajime Moriyasu, is urging his squad to rise to the occasion against Tunisia in their 1000th World Cup finals match this Saturday.

"The Netherlands played very well, and so did our team, but we're not entirely satisfied," the Japanese coach admitted. "That's why, for the match against Tunisia, I believe everyone is convinced we must win," he added.

"I'm sure this team is different from the one that faced Sweden. The new head coach has definitely motivated the players," Moriyasu stated, noting that Tunisia possesses "individual quality and solid defense."

Japan's first match was played in Dallas, where the stadium was air-conditioned, but Monterrey presents a vastly different challenge. "The environment here is very different. It's hotter here. So, for the players, it will be a tougher environment," he said, adding that his team had anticipated the weather conditions and trained to cope with them.

The coach was also asked about the Japanese tradition of fans and players cleaning stadiums and locker rooms, a practice that garners worldwide attention at major tournaments. "Many Japanese people understand that they want to leave a place in better condition than they found it," he responded. "We always help each other, do things together, work together. This is something Japanese people do," Moriyasu emphasized.