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Japan coach: I hope we have made Asian football proud

Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu reacts after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Thursday. (AFP photo)

DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said that his side's 2-1 win over Spain was a moment that would make Asian football proud.

The win, which came thanks to goals from Ritsu Doan and Ano Takana at the start of the second half, saw Japan qualify for the last 16 as winners of Group E, and they will now play Croatia.

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