{"id":2016,"date":"2021-07-20T22:33:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T13:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/?p=2016"},"modified":"2026-09-23T15:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T06:05:10","slug":"nadeshiko-japans-path-to-olympic-success-at-tokyo-2020-a-tactical-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/ro\/nadeshiko-japans-path-to-olympic-success-at-tokyo-2020-a-tactical-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Nadeshiko Japan\u2019s path to Olympic success at Tokyo 2020: A tactical overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"if-we-have-the-ball-our-opponents-cannot-score-nadeshiko-japan-coach-asako-takakura-embraces-age-old-footballing-philosophy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cIf we have the ball, our opponents cannot score,\u201d <em>Nadeshiko<\/em> Japan coach Asako Takakura embraces age old footballing philosophy.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2011 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup champions are set to embark on their first campaign as hosts of the Olympics Women\u2019s Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020. They face Canada in their Group E opening match at the Sapporo Dome on Wednesday 21 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coach Takakura is clearly placing an emphasis on controlling the game by controlling the ball. Her squad selection consists of players with excellent dribbling skills and an ability to release the ball shrewdly when under pressure and when space is constricted. Many of those included have played together at club level previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical disadvantage Japanese players often find themselves in at international tournaments is perhaps the main reason for this approach. The immense conditioning and physicality of players from teams such as the United States, Canada and Team GB will often see the Japanese come off second best in individual defensive actions such as aerial duels and when shielding the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yui Hasegawa of AC Milan and her former teammate Narumi Miura of NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza are prime examples of players who possess the required skills for Takakura\u2019s strategy. Hasegawa in particular is known for her creativity with the ball and instinctive reading of the game. She is also relentless when recovering the ball, often chopping down opposing players immediately when there are turnovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arsenal forward Mana Iwabuchi will play the number ten role, in behind Urawa Reds number nine Yuika Sugasawa. Connecting play from the midfield to the front line will be Iwabuchi\u2019s role and we can expect her to be involved in the majority of goals <em>Nadeshiko<\/em> score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-x\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfa5HIGHLIGHTS\ud83c\udfa5<br><br>\ud83c\udfc6MS\uff06AD CUP2021<br>\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E3%81%AA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%97%E3%81%93%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%91%E3%83%B3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u306a\u3067\u3057\u3053\u30b8\u30e3\u30d1\u30f3<\/a> 1-0 \u30aa\u30fc\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30ea\u30a2\u4ee3\u8868\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<br><br>\ud83d\udcc52021\u5e747\u670814\u65e5<br>\ud83c\udfdf\u4eac\u90fd\uff0f\u30b5\u30f3\u30ac\u30b9\u30bf\u30b8\u30a2\u30e0by KYOCERA<br>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xzt63d9gmQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/xzt63d9gmQ<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/jfa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#jfa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/daihyo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#daihyo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/nadeshiko?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#nadeshiko<\/a><\/p>&mdash; JFA\u306a\u3067\u3057\u3053\u30b5\u30c3\u30ab\u30fc (@jfa_nadeshiko) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jfa_nadeshiko\/status\/1415478550568701953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The emphasis on ball playing skills and possession-based football is a virtue that must permeate the entire squad, and not just the attacking third. Beleza goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita is likely to return as Takakura\u2019s first choice keeper given her distribution skills, as much as her shot stopping ability. She is able to deliver long, well placed driven passes to the forward line as well as play short to her defenders when playing out from the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this suggests <em>Nadeshiko<\/em> will be a force to be reckoned with at this edition of the Games. However, Takakura\u2019s preferred approach is not without its fundamental flaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan earned themselves a credible 1-0 win over podium competitors Australia in their final Olympics warm-up match. Nadeshiko were able to dominate the ball and soundly see out the game via an Iwabuchi penalty. The run of play was clearly dictated by Japan while the out-of-sorts Matildas side were left chasing the ball, struggling to gain a foot hold in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite their ability to keep the ball, Japan seem to be unsure what to do with it and how they can create clear-cut scoring opportunities. On the face things this game-plan seems to be possession for possession\u2019s sake, with no appetite for risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understandably Japan will be cautious when committing too many players forward for fear of leaving themselves open and facing a rapid counterattack from opponents with a significant physical advantage over them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-x\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Nadeshiko?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Nadeshiko<\/a> Japan and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/REDSLADIES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@REDSLADIES<\/a> center back Moeka Minami\u2019s best bits of 2019\/2020.<br><br>A natural sense for danger and ability to play the ball out when needed are but a few of her attributes. \ud83d\udc4c <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tokyo2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/12SVspVG8U\">https:\/\/t.co\/12SVspVG8U<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Alex Bishop (@ABishop32) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ABishop32\/status\/1417320611433443331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, this should not detract much from the positive signs <em>Nadeshiko<\/em> have shown thus far, but it does raise questions as to how they might score goals and put games to bed, especially in the knock-out stages of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Astute coaches will surely look to park the bus against Japan and wait patiently for a counter attacking opportunity. This is especially true of the nations coming from colder climates such as Canada, Team GB, Sweden and Holland, who will try and preserve as much energy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lack of a Plan B could ultimately be the downfall of this otherwise formidable <em>Nadeshiko<\/em> side. Ideally Takakura will be focusing on the flaws in the system at the Sapporo training camp in preparation for opening day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One solution could be to have the wide midfielders, Yui Hasegawa and Urawa Reds playmaker Yuzuho Shiokoshi, push further up and operate as inside forwards, cutting in to the penalty area in an attempt to draw opposing defenders out of position before playing an incisive pass to one of the forwards who may now have more space to operate in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All said and done, this is a <em>Nadeshiko<\/em> side that oozes competence and confidence. Their approach is one of positive football and by default they will take the game to any opponent in this tournament. No matter where they finish, Japan are sure to entertain the crowds on their route to the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"players-to-watch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Players to Watch<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Narumi Miura<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miura is part of the golden generation of Beleza players that include Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s Mina Tanaka and AC Milan\u2019s Yui Hasegawa. She is an instinctive reader of the game and is able to distribute the ball calmly when under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-x\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u6771\u4eac\u30aa\u30ea\u30f3\u30d4\u30c3\u30af\u306e\u30e1\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc\u306b\u9078\u51fa\u3057\u3066\u9802\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<br>\u65e5\u9803\u30b5\u30dd\u30fc\u30c8\u3057\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u5168\u3066\u306e\u65b9\u306b\u611f\u8b1d\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<br>\u5c11\u3057\u3067\u3082\u6069\u3092\u8fd4\u305b\u308b\u3088\u3046\u306b\u3001\u591a\u304f\u306e\u65b9\u306b\u4f55\u304b\u4f1d\u3048\u3089\u308c\u308b\u3088\u3046\u306b\u3001\u4e00\u3064\u4e00\u3064\u60f3\u3044\u3092\u8fbc\u3081\u3066\u5168\u529b\u3067\u95d8\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<br>\u5fdc\u63f4\u5b9c\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u81f4\u3057\u307e\u3059\uff01<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u6771\u4eac\u30aa\u30ea\u30f3\u30d4\u30c3\u30af<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E3%81%AA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%97%E3%81%93%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%91%E3%83%B3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u306a\u3067\u3057\u3053\u30b8\u30e3\u30d1\u30f3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aht4xmGykr\">pic.twitter.com\/aht4xmGykr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Narumi Miura \/\u4e09\u6d66 \u6210\u7f8e (@narumisoccer73) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/narumisoccer73\/status\/1405871579620200453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her ball control skills and link up play make her a fundamental part of coach Takakura\u2019s possession-based system. Without her attributes this <em>Nadeshiko<\/em> side would struggle to move the ball through the lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mana Iwabuchi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iwabuchi will be crucial in finding that elusive final touch. She will play the number ten role and will be responsible for both creating and scoring goals. Opposing defenders will be looking to keep her well-marked, which will allow number nine Yuika Sugasawa more space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iwabuchi is also able to deliver accurate crosses into the box, a skill sure to come in handy when Japan are up against defensive set ups. The Arsenal forward is also on penalties so we can expect her to enjoy a high amount of goal involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hot-prospect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Hot Prospect<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yuzuho Shiokoshi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Urawa Reds Ladies attacking midfielder will be making her first appearance at a major international tournament at Tokyo 2020. Her debut came just three matches ago in Japan\u2019s Olympic warm-up match against Ukraine. Shiokoshi found the net twice as Japan went on to win 8-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010\u30cf\u30a4\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8\u3011\u306a\u3067\u3057\u3053\u30b8\u30e3\u30d1\u30f3vs\u30a6\u30af\u30e9\u30a4\u30ca\u5973\u5b50\u4ee3\u8868\uff5c\u56fd\u969b\u89aa\u5584\u8a66\u54082021.6.10\u30a8\u30c7\u30a3\u30aa\u30f3\u30b9\u30bf\u30b8\u30a2\u30e0\u5e83\u5cf6\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/se8ZSzox0Hc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her natural dribbling technique and passing skills are the attributes that have fast-tracked her fixed place in the Nadeshiko starting line-up. The early signs are promising and Shiokoshi may well prove to be a rising star at Tokyo 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Photo:<\/strong> twitter\/buchi_mana<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIf we have the ball, our opponents cannot score,\u201d Nadeshiko Japan coach Asako Takakura embraces age old footballing philosophy. The 2011 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup champions are set to embark on their first campaign as hosts of the Olympics Women\u2019s Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020. 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