Captain Tsubasa and prayers on the surprise page of the 2022 World Cup all

KOMPAS. com – Each participating team World Cup 2022 they have an identity to represent their country. Japan and Saudi Arabia are no exception.

For the Indonesian people, in addition to being synonymous with the former colonizers, Japan is also closely linked to colonialism Captain Tsubasa.

Yes, the animated series that graced television screens in the early 2000s is rooted in Indonesian society, especially men and soccer fans.

Before the fight Germany versus Japan, Ball sports also had time to review the episode Japan was able to beat Germany on stage at the World Cup.

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In the Captain Tsubasa Road to 2002 series, Japan, captained by Tsubasa Ozora, managed to beat Germany 3-2 in the final of the Youth World Cup.

In the first half, Japan first trailed 0-1 and then managed to come from behind in the second half.

An excerpt from an episode Captain Tsubasa Road until 2002 then leaning in and warming up on social media.

Netizens praised the animated series as a prophecy and was predicted.

Japan and Germany in the dressing room at halftime. pic.twitter.com/GfhmbAeEjS

—???????????? (@indosupporter) November 23, 2022

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Another surprise previously created by Saudi Arabia also attracted their identity.

In the eyes of the majority of the Indonesian people, Saudi Arabia is a dream. This is none other than the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

For Muslims, the Kaaba is the Qibla direction for offering prayers and worship. The land of Mecca is a place for making the pillars of faith.

In fact, many children dream of being able to send their parents to Mecca for pilgrimage.

Good morning spirit everyone????#itsmoji #PialaDunianyMoji #NontonWorldCupdiMoji #SCMWorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/9qkW5FCfNQ

— It’s MOJI (@mojiupdates) November 21, 2022

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Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 victory over Argentina has therefore been associated with an answer to prayers that have been voiced.

On the other hand, the enthusiasm and mentality of the Saudi players should also be appreciated. Those who had been trailing 0-1 in the first half thanks to Lionel Messi’s penalty goal were able to turn the tables and win.

Saudi Arabia’s players bowed in gratitude after their victory over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.

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