Japan has perfect underdog story in this WC. beating host and defending champion Germany, comeback again sweden in semifinal and beat the strongest team U.S.A via penalty in the FINAL. their's story would make great documentary film.
Japan and Germany both, show much sportsmanship, but the Japanese never, ever dive, and rarely make really ugly challenges. They are absolutely pure class.
This is why soccer is a great sports. Regardless of your height or your body mass, your technical skills is all you need to win a game. Japanese ladies are the shortest and smallest in this tournament but they brought down the mighty giants like, Germany, Swedish and elegant USA which could never happen in basket ball game, American football or baseball games. Even volley ball needs some height advantage.
You forgot one aspect though. The set piece in penalty area, either from corner kick or elsewhere. Height really gives advantage to tall players with strong upper body and high jump. This is the area where the Japanese team or any Asian teams lacking and always try to avoid in a game. USWNT team scored many goals from these set pieces and endup beating the Nadeshiko. Nevertheless, I always favorite Nadeshiko in any games including against the USWNT. They play the purist and beautiful form of football in my opinion. Just fun to watch them playing and always remind me of how beautiful football is.
spangari That is true. There are individual positions / situations where height and build give you an advantage. I think, compared to most other sports, though, soccer is far more lenient on height requirements for competitive play. It's one of the few sports I can think of where being short and compact is sometimes even an advantage.
Honestly, height advantage had nothing to do with soccer. Corner kicks as you guys mentioned is unpredictable, any height can score from it depends on your position, location and your opponent defensive ability. Japanese women still disproves this claim because their second goal in the final of that 2011 WWC came through heading inside their opponent eighteen yard box in front of the taller USWNT players. All the nation they beat to reach the finals were way taller than them and those nations had many corner kicks but unable convert one goal through corner kicks.
Maruyama's goal was beautiful, technically perfect and elegant, with a beautiful pass from none other than Sawa. Without Maruyama, there would not have been a championship for Nadeshiko. This Japanese team was and is, deservedly legendary, Sawa & Miyama two genuinely great players. Sawa at that moment, none better. The Americans were lauded for talent, however, every player on the Japanese team was gifted and among the best in the world. With little financial support, a truly amateur team and perhaps the last genuinely amateur team in the WC or Olympics. Many of the players went to practice after working all day at menial jobs. Sawa one of the finest players in the world, ever. And duly recognized so, as FIFA player of the year in 2011. She was 32 years old. They were fantastic and at their peak in 2011.
Espicially the German goalie keeper diving in not net zone was more elegant:)I am glad Japan won after the tsunami etc but Germany let Japan win my friend, let's admit it.
The height advantage the Germans have over the Japanese was ridiculous. A true David vs. Goliath achievement for Japan. Then they go and beat Sweden and then the US on penalty kicks. They sure didn't have it easy!
this isn't basketball mate. Look at Messi and Maradona, acceleration is as important as peek velocity in football and shorter people are better at that
@@sergiodelrioreyes7655 "Look at Messi and Maradona" -- Dude, you just named two of the best football players to ever live. Acceleration and pace sure is important but height is a huge advantage. Read the science on longer legs too and such lol
Both are playing even when winning, instead of closing the game. Which lead Japanese to lose against Belgian in 2018. But both are very technical and nice to watch. The women were amazing in France, too bad they didn't score earlier against Netherlands, it would have been a more interesting finale against USA.
Despite their loss and win in any Fifa games, Germans has class. They accept their defeat with class and when they win, they don't rub it in. Same goes with Japan. From US!
This goal is still my favorite so far at the end of 2015. Every time I watch this highlight with tear in my eyes although I'm not Japanese. 2015wwc was disappointed, not only the final but also narrow wins against (all) relatively weak teams. I hope they'll come back in Rio 16 despite the fact that Sawa will have retired.
Sawa's goal in extra time against the USA gets a lot of press, and rightly so. But, Maruyama's goal against Germany is what allowed Sawa's goal to happen in the first place.
Maruyama's goal was beautiful, technically perfect and elegant. This Japanese team was and is legendary, Sawa & Miyama two genuinely great players. With little financial support, a truly amateur team and perhaps the last genuinely amateur team in the WC or Olympics. Many of the players went to practice after working all day at menial jobs. Sawa one of the finest players in the world. And duly recognized so, as FIFA player of the year in 2011. She was 32 years old. They were fantastic and at their peak in 2011.
Maruyama said… 「Normally I would have shot it to the near side. I didn't think I could twist my hips like that. But when Sawa-san gave me the ball, I could see the light in the goal, and I shot with that image, and it was decided. I never felt that feeling again until I retired.」 丸山さんが言うには「光が見えた」らしい。いつもならあれだけ近いニアサイドに蹴るはずなのに澤さんからボールが来たときに光が見えたからファーに蹴り込んだら決まったそう。また、あれだけ腰を捻れるとも思ってなかったとのこと。
The women's game these days reminds me of the men's game of 40 years ago, when it was truly the beautiful game. Like with most team sports these past 20 years, the athleticism (how much is doping??) in the men's game has made real technically skilled teams rare. Why do so many people love Barcelona/Spain?? Because they play the beautiful game. I love watching Spain play against a team of 6' 3" muscle bound thoroughbreds, and just dizzy them into defeat.
A stunning upsets, Japan upsets host country, 2 times the WC champion, 1-0. Japan doesn't have the height that the Germans have, but they have the speed, and strong legs. Despite some great chances, the Germans couldn't capitalize.
This was a bigger upset than the final against the US. Nobody, absolutely nobody, thought Japan had a chance against Germany in Germany. It's what makes sports great.
charles king you are very correct and very funny....is not about height or weight but techniques,skills...it really was a strong match tho...i think the japanese deserve the glory..
You know, people here say that Women's football has low quality, but the fact of the matter is, any amateur guys team (and in that respect, some professional teams) will struggle greatly to match these performances. Shut up. Enjoy the football. Quit hating. Yes, I am a guy. Yes, I do play football.
Not certain any National team from any country has beaten 3 Goliaths consecutively to Win a CUP or Championship. Arizona Wildcats despite being Basketball knocked Off 3 #1 Seeds KU, UNC and U.K. to Win the National Championship in the 1996/97 season.
Did you watch this video or the actual tournament, because you must be kidding. Compared to the 2010 Men's World Cup, everyone said this tournament was infinitely more entertaining than the men's. Just the pass and finish alone in this game was a show of quality. Go watch the top 10 goals from the tournament and say there's no quality in female football. 14 people need to put down the Wii and go watch some real football before making such ludicrous statements.
Japan has perfect underdog story in this WC. beating host and defending champion Germany, comeback again sweden in semifinal and beat the strongest team U.S.A via penalty in the FINAL. their's story would make great documentary film.
And a great Anime .
lol kkkkkkkkk
ありがとう
yeah.. and before this WC,Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami made us despair
USA came back to beat em in the 2015 World Cup
2:21 look at that determination!...gives me chills every time i see this goal!...Japan knocking off Germany AND the US...they deserve it!
3:07 hot!
1:58
Japan ... love u ................
Bharat Thapa ko o i
Bt nnbbb
Hy🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯😘😍
same here
Truc phuong Mai j
澤の全く殺気のないパスに、パスが出る前から反応して右のスペースに走りこむ丸山
惚れ惚れする
相手がボールウォッチャーになっていて自分の存在を認識できない死角にパスが出る前に加速する動き、しかもファーに蹴れる体幹と技術、マジでストライカーでした。ラヴィットでのあの姿からは想像つきませんね
@@tak8017
ボールが頭を超えた瞬間のドイツチームの「やられた感」たまりません
同時に日本の「やったった感」なんですけど
なぜか「やられた」側に同情してしまうんです
はい、生涯負け組ですね
丸山選手は、澤選手に渡る前の宮間選手がトラップするかしないかくらいに既にスタートしだしてるんですよねwのちの丸山選手が宮間選手と共演した番組で、宮間選手のコントロールに対して絶対的に信頼していたことを話してたので、宮間選手なら絶対に良いパスをくれると思い、信じられないくらい早いタイミングでスタートしたのかと私は想像したりしました。そしてスタートしてから全くボールは見ずに、ちょうど自分の頭上を通過するあたりでやっとボールの位置を瞬時に見て、必ず自分が走っている方向にボールが落ちてくると信じてまた前だけ見て走ってるw化け物的なスピードと、仲間を信じて走った信頼関係と、１番大事な時に決める真のストライカー。それが丸山桂里奈だ！
Japan and Germany both, show much sportsmanship, but the Japanese never, ever dive, and rarely make really ugly challenges. They are absolutely pure class.
This is why soccer is a great sports. Regardless of your height or your body mass, your technical skills is all you need to win a game. Japanese ladies are the shortest and smallest in this tournament but they brought down the mighty giants like, Germany, Swedish and elegant USA which could never happen in basket ball game, American football or baseball games. Even volley ball needs some height advantage.
Not burst your bubble but height, mass, and physique all makes a difference
Jacob Maynard There is no common build in soccer, even at the professional level. There is a reason for this.
You forgot one aspect though. The set piece in penalty area, either from corner kick or elsewhere. Height really gives advantage to tall players with strong upper body and high jump. This is the area where the Japanese team or any Asian teams lacking and always try to avoid in a game. USWNT team scored many goals from these set pieces and endup beating the Nadeshiko.
Nevertheless, I always favorite Nadeshiko in any games including against the USWNT. They play the purist and beautiful form of football in my opinion. Just fun to watch them playing and always remind me of how beautiful football is.
spangari That is true. There are individual positions / situations where height and build give you an advantage. I think, compared to most other sports, though, soccer is far more lenient on height requirements for competitive play. It's one of the few sports I can think of where being short and compact is sometimes even an advantage.
Honestly, height advantage had nothing to do with soccer. Corner kicks as you guys mentioned is unpredictable, any height can score from it depends on your position, location and your opponent defensive ability. Japanese women still disproves this claim because their second goal in the final of that 2011 WWC came through heading inside their opponent eighteen yard box in front of the taller USWNT players. All the nation they beat to reach the finals were way taller than them and those nations had many corner kicks but unable convert one goal through corner kicks.
この時の日本は神がかってた。ありえない底力を出して3・11で絶望した日本人に力を与えてくれた。だから凄く覚えてる。
記録も記憶にも残る大会の一つになった。
Japan football deserves respect.
その神がかりのターニングポイントがこの試合。
神がかってはいなかったのです。 はっきりと覚えていますが、
準々決勝前から「優勝を目指しています」と明言していました。
それだけ、日本チームの状態が良かったということです。
丸山のゴールは痺れた。生涯忘れられないゴールの1つ。別試合の、川澄のロングも良かった。
Maruyama's goal was beautiful, technically perfect and elegant, with a beautiful pass from none other than Sawa. Without Maruyama, there would not have been a championship for Nadeshiko. This Japanese team was and is, deservedly legendary, Sawa & Miyama two genuinely great players. Sawa at that moment, none better. The Americans were lauded for talent, however, every player on the Japanese team was gifted and among the best in the world. With little financial support, a truly amateur team and perhaps the last genuinely amateur team in the WC or Olympics. Many of the players went to practice after working all day at menial jobs. Sawa one of the finest players in the world, ever. And duly recognized so, as FIFA player of the year in 2011. She was 32 years old. They were fantastic and at their peak in 2011.
Espicially the German goalie keeper diving in not net zone was more elegant:)I am glad Japan won after the tsunami etc but Germany let Japan win my friend, let's admit it.
The height advantage the Germans have over the Japanese was ridiculous. A true David vs. Goliath achievement for Japan. Then they go and beat Sweden and then the US on penalty kicks. They sure didn't have it easy!
❤️❤️❤️🙏
this isn't basketball mate. Look at Messi and Maradona, acceleration is as important as peek velocity in football and shorter people are better at that
@@sergiodelrioreyes7655 sorry mate that's a rare case...height and strength does matter in football and has an advantage
@@sergiodelrioreyes7655 "Look at Messi and Maradona" -- Dude, you just named two of the best football players to ever live. Acceleration and pace sure is important but height is a huge advantage. Read the science on longer legs too and such lol
Come back Japan,, We love you !!!
澤のパス✨
丸山の走りだし✨
そしてシュート✨
全てが完璧😃✌️
Both Japanese men and women whenever they play, you're about to witness futbol at its finest 👏👏
na the female team is far better than the male one
Both are playing even when winning, instead of closing the game. Which lead Japanese to lose against Belgian in 2018.
But both are very technical and nice to watch. The women were amazing in France, too bad they didn't score earlier against Netherlands, it would have been a more interesting finale against USA.
@odst522 they did great this world cup in 2022. The opponents were just better
This was a tough match to pick a side. I have so much respect for both nations.
ItaloCanadese xcvvhh wf
both. yes both. 💓
バラエティで活躍する姿を見慣れてしまったので逆に代表ユニフォーム着て全力疾走してるのが不思議な感覚wカッコいいな
Despite their loss and win in any Fifa games, Germans has class. They accept their defeat with class and when they win, they don't rub it in. Same goes with Japan. From US!
This Japan team was so DaM Good! Ahhh man.
Fhimhanhdong
that was the first womans world cup i have seen and it was really cool japan has played really good greetz from germany
I love you Japan womens play.
Legendary game,I will never forget it
This goal is still my favorite so far at the end of 2015. Every time I watch this highlight with tear in my eyes although I'm not Japanese. 2015wwc was disappointed, not only the final but also narrow wins against (all) relatively weak teams. I hope they'll come back in Rio 16 despite the fact that Sawa will have retired.
Forever Japan. Fighting
これは本当に嬉しかった。
1:55 she run like NINJA 😂🤣🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
USA and japan have both excellent goalkeepers
Foteini Demesticha auto
Both
@@tinjusorga7859 الفيس بوك
@@tinjusorga7859 .
Sad she died
Keeper play has come a long way since 2011. Sawa, what a player she was.
丸山のシュート、当時はドリブル突破だと思っていたけど、ワンタッチだったんだね⛹️♀️
凄い⚽
しかも本人はパサーを見ずに動き出してるからなお凄い。
試合後澤さんの一つ前の選手からパスが来たと思ってたし信じて走ってたのはかっこいい。
This will happen again on 2022 men's world cup. Japan will beat Germany.
And it Happen lol
1:20の澤の対応完璧すぎだろ。。
どうしても決勝のアメリカ戦がフォーカスされますが、個人的には開催国ドイツを倒したこの試合がベストバウト。丸山桂里奈のこのゴールがあったから優勝できたと13年経った今でも思ってます
丸山の今のバカキャラを知ってるから、必死にゴールを決めたシーンを見ると感動した笑
Hy🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯
あれをフォアサイドに蹴ることができたのはさすがにすごい。
マジで英雄
俺の知っている丸山にはろくな奴がいないけど、この丸山だけは今も尊敬している。
I like Germany because they KNOW the sportsmanship.
from Japan.
beautiful assist great finish
Japan was truly better. I'm glad that they won the thing. Greetings from Germany.
Sawa's goal in extra time against the USA gets a lot of press, and rightly so. But, Maruyama's goal against Germany is what allowed Sawa's goal to happen in the first place.
Maruyama's goal was beautiful, technically perfect and elegant. This Japanese team was and is legendary, Sawa & Miyama two genuinely great players. With little financial support, a truly amateur team and perhaps the last genuinely amateur team in the WC or Olympics. Many of the players went to practice after working all day at menial jobs. Sawa one of the finest players in the world. And duly recognized so, as FIFA player of the year in 2011. She was 32 years old. They were fantastic and at their peak in 2011.
perfect shot...... ... i love it
When you have big dreams, it doesn't matter how small your body is.
every time i watch japan. i see the mangas/anime power. they people have extraordinary power from comics.
澤のアシストと丸山のゴールは完璧だった。
beautiful performance
I always admired Germany and Japan team
Japan's tactical approach was perfect.
I kind of like the German coach who shook her head and said I couldn't believe this.
I couldn't wait to see women's football at Rio.
Wow enjoying this year's 2015 games right now.....loving em
The Japan's team had been underestimated!
BOTH TEAM PLAYED BEAUTIFUL, .............BUT WINNERS IS WONDERFUL.......
Maruyama said…
「Normally I would have shot it to the near side.
I didn't think I could twist my hips like that.
But when Sawa-san gave me the ball, I could see the light in the goal, and I shot with that image, and it was decided.
I never felt that feeling again until I retired.」
丸山さんが言うには「光が見えた」らしい。いつもならあれだけ近いニアサイドに蹴るはずなのに澤さんからボールが来たときに光が見えたからファーに蹴り込んだら決まったそう。また、あれだけ腰を捻れるとも思ってなかったとのこと。
The women's game these days reminds me of the men's game of 40 years ago, when it was truly the beautiful game. Like with most team sports these past 20 years, the athleticism (how much is doping??) in the men's game has made real technically skilled teams rare. Why do so many people love Barcelona/Spain?? Because they play the beautiful game. I love watching Spain play against a team of 6' 3" muscle bound thoroughbreds, and just dizzy them into defeat.
David vs the goliaths ( germany, usa, etc) respect to the nobodies, the underestimated, the rejects, they got heart and talon too
A stunning upsets, Japan upsets host country, 2 times the WC champion, 1-0. Japan doesn't have the height that the Germans have, but they have the speed, and strong legs. Despite some great chances, the Germans couldn't capitalize.
Respect germany
Japan Aishiteru!!!
Love you japannn
Still watching in 2019 .
sawa's through ball was no different from messi's, just incredible
This was a bigger upset than the final against the US. Nobody, absolutely nobody, thought Japan had a chance against Germany in Germany. It's what makes sports great.
Great match! Good job Japan!
its no shame when japans do it with germany ;)
friends 4 ever
from germany
charles king you are very correct and very funny....is not about height or weight but techniques,skills...it really was a strong match tho...i think the japanese deserve the glory..
We love you Japan
Japão fazendo história em cima dos Americanos e agora em cima dos Alemães , parabéns Japão feminino
wonderful match
1:50〜Sawa→Maruyama！
i love women's football
Fantastic match.
look to pass that 10 gave to goal.....she ´s a genius
these girls can kick my ass in soccer any day......*bows down to them*
as far as beauty.... it's hard to top these countries... class both
Tt
Thanks for your coments , you are 102% right about thank.
What a great shot of mariyama
One of the biggest upsets of all time.
This gotta be the darkest day in German women's football history...
Germany went from being favorites to make it three-peat to losing in the first knockout round. Even the USA couldn't escape this curse in 2023.
Thank u all for ur wonderful comment love from Japan
japan ♥️♥️♥️😎😎 from indonesian
Feel so proud as an Asian when a group of little girls from my continent beat the mighty Germans in their own lair.
You know, people here say that Women's football has low quality, but the fact of the matter is, any amateur guys team (and in that respect, some professional teams) will struggle greatly to match these performances. Shut up. Enjoy the football. Quit hating.
Yes, I am a guy. Yes, I do play football.
Not certain any National team from any country has beaten 3 Goliaths consecutively to Win a CUP or Championship.
Arizona Wildcats despite being Basketball knocked Off 3 #1 Seeds KU, UNC and U.K. to Win the National Championship in the 1996/97 season.
You said Height and Power? You probably never heard of David and Goliath.
🇯🇵 goalkeepers make the whole changes
Japan players are smaller but they had powerful of stamina.
german manager is elegant
Small but effective congrats Japan
2011 Japão 1 x 0 Alemanha Copa do Mundo Futebol Feminino
Captain Tsubasa just got Real!
1:40 This crucial goal has to be attributed largely to the scorer's thrilling acceleration over the opponent.
この丸山がいまはバラエティータレントというのが驚きだわ...
JAPAN IS THE BEST 🇯🇵❤
mantap Jepang , Jepang team favorit aku
I love it.
so amazing game
ありがとう！
Karina Maruyama is comedian now
Sukatto! 😁
😆💞
Japanese girls
JAPAN!!
I think the world won't believe, but JPN FW MARUYAMA is a comedian in Japan now.
Did you watch this video or the actual tournament, because you must be kidding. Compared to the 2010 Men's World Cup, everyone said this tournament was infinitely more entertaining than the men's. Just the pass and finish alone in this game was a show of quality. Go watch the top 10 goals from the tournament and say there's no quality in female football. 14 people need to put down the Wii and go watch some real football before making such ludicrous statements.
what a fantastic was the first goal that angle is very tough to score
اليابانيات واووو❤️❤️
Shock 🇩🇪🇯🇵
今見るとキーパー上手いなぁ