Tomiyasu takes blame for Japan's elimination against Croatia
After defeating Germany and Spain in Qatar 2022, Japan was eliminated against Croatia in the penalty shootout. The Arsenal centre-back is unsatisfied with his performance against Croatians as he had the worst pass completion rate in the game.
After a 1-1 draw at Al Janoub Stadium,
Japanwasn't able to beat the Russia 2018 runners-up in the penalty shootout as Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida all missed their spot-kicks.
Registering the worst pass completion rate in the game, the Arsenal defender was left disappointed with his display.
Tomiyasutold his post-match interview:
"Of course, we are so disappointed with the result.
"My performance was a disaster so I am sorry for the team. I just need to be much, much better to help the team.
"It was not enough and also for the team, we did not deserve to win. We were so close to achieving our aim. They were better than us.
"I can't be proud. I am not satisfied about what happened. This is football and we need to be much, much better to win against a stronger team."
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