In a match against Tunisia, Japan lost 0-3, and in the loss not only did the fans speak out, but even the once great star of Japanese soccer, King Tanaka Douga, couldn't help but blast, "A mistake like that, a schoolboy wouldn't have made!"
The 41-year-old legend, who played in the 2010 South Africa
World Cup
In the middle for Japan, a Brazilian by birth, he was naturalized in Japan in 2003 and played 43 games for the Japanese national team, scoring 8 goals.
King Tanaka Doukasu was pained by the performance of Japan's backline on the day, especially Tunisia's second goal, and observed, "It was a cheap mistake that even an amateur player wouldn't have made. When the defense presses forward, the goalkeeper should move in tandem, but Maya Yoshida and Schmidt made such a mistake that it was almost like a scene you would see on an elementary school soccer field."
Japan suffered a 0-3 defeat at home that day, and captain Maya Yoshida was undoubtedly targeted for his three errors. However, King Tanaka Doojima still said after the match, "Maya Yoshida is still a trustworthy player and I think he still has a chance to find his form." (Edited by Mizutaki)
