Modified Dec 06, 2022 07:00 PM IST
By Jersey Culture Modified Dec 06, 2022 07:00 PM IST
Japan star Ritsu Doan has expressed his gratitude to fans after being knocked out of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup last-16 stage.
The Samurai Blue were eliminated from the quadrennial tournament after slumping to a penalty shootout defeat against Croatia on Monday (5 December). After Ivan Perisic canceled out Daizen Maeda's opening goal, Croatia emerged triumphant 3-1 on penalties.
Doan, 24, featured in 87 minutes of action for his national team against the 2018 FIFA World Cup runners-up. He completed 18 passes and one dribble, registered one shot, and won six duels during the contest.
"Thank you very much to all of my teammates, team staff, and most of all, the Japanese people who supported me from Japan. It's a frustrating result, but I'm going to take the reality and move forward."
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