Kirin Cup: Otto Addo reacts to Black Stars’ 4-1 defeat to Japan

Ghana coach Otto Addo has responded to his team’s 4-1 loss to Japan in the Kirin competition earlier today.

Miki Yamane, Kaoru Mitoma, Takefusa Kubo, and Daizen Maeda scored the goals for the Japanese, with Jordan Ayew scoring the game’s consolation goal for Ghana.

Otto Addo stated after the game that Japan was the superior team on the day.

“A team that deserves to win. I admit that Japan was stronger.

“At the end of the first half, we also made a chance and scored a tie goal. However, it was unfortunate that we got a second goal just before the end. Even in the second half, we were fighting solid. However, after that, a third goal was scored and the momentum was lost. Japan was a very fast team with a good combination.

” If we press and steal the ball, we can score. I thought. I think I was able to prove it after 20 minutes in the first half. Still, we couldn’t cover the back space. We had a pocket stabbed. The final phase of one-on-one. I couldn’t stop the other party, “he said.

The defeat means Ghana will have to compete for bronze with Chile. The South Americans earlier lost 2-0 to Tunisia in the first semi-final clash.

The match will be played on the same day as the final on Tuesday, June 14.

The final will be between Japan and Tunisia.