On the 2nd of this month, the Japanese national team, led by coach Hajime Moriyasu, beat Spain 2-1 in the final match of the group stage of the Qatar Tournament of the FIFA World Cup (Qatar World Cup). In this match, controversy rages around the world over the return of midfielder Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) just before Midori Tanaka’s (Fortuna Düsseldorf) comeback goal. Meanwhile, the TBS-affiliated variety program “Leave it to Akko!” by former Japan representative DF Tomoaki Makino (Vissel Kobe). ]The remarks at the time of the appearance are controversial.
In the 51st minute, with the score level at 1-1, Japanese midfielder Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) sent a cross from the right corner of the box to Kaoru Mitoma at the other end. Aoi Tanaka, who was running in front of the goal, scored. Although ruled as no goal once, the goal was recognized after judgment by the video assistant referee (VAR).
However, several media outlets in Spain and Germany claimed that the ball crossed the goal line when Kaoru Mitoma returned. In response to this, the world football federation (FIFA) issued an official statement with a video on the 2nd that “the ball did not come out completely”. Interestingly, the ball was on the goal line by 1.88mm.
Meanwhile, Tomoaki Makino will broadcast on the 4th, “Leave it to Akko! ]Appeared. Regarding the situation where Aoi Tanaka’s winning goal was recognized, he said, “Originally, it was a scene where it would be a goal kick instead of the VAR. “By applying pressure, the referee also had to check,” he explained. Including the fans of the Japan national team, the reaction from the spectators in the stands also supported the goal.
However, in response to the player’s comment, on Twitter, “I guess he meant something that would be fun for the media,” he was inundated with negative comments. There are also tough entries like “professional disqualification” and “don’t say anything inappropriate.”
In addition, Tomoaki Makino is active as a local commentator for the Internet TV station “Abema TV”. He appeared with former Japan representative MF Keisuke Honda (independent) in the Japan national team against the German national team on the 23rd of last month and in the Japan national team against the Spanish national team on the 2nd of this month.
