Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu’s halftime message for his players during their Olympic opener was simple.
Keep creating chances.
Japan gave itself a number of opportunities against South Africa and it finally paid off with a goal by Takefusa Kubo in the 71st minute of a 1-0 victory on Thursday night at Tokyo Stadium.
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