Japan’s 28-21 nail-biter win over Scotland on Sunday night brought much joy throughout the nation after a fierce Typhoon Hagibis tore through the country the night before. The Brave Blossoms advance to the quarter finals for the first time in history. On Twitter, we look at how people reacted.
What an incredible match – and this is what it means. Woman in front of me in tears as Japan reach their first ever rugby World Cup quarter final. Many other fans the same. #RWC2019#JAPvSCOpic.twitter.com/h1ULwV5BVe
Michael Leitch – “We’re representing Asia, we’re representing Japan, we’re representing tier two…”
Don’t know how much longer they’ll be tier two for. #JAPvSCO
I think I said this when Ireland lost to Japan but, if you’re a Scotland fan and it’s extra painful to get beaten knowing that the whole world is supporting your opponents, that’s what it’s like being an England fan all the time. 😉#JPNvSCO#JAPvSCO
A sensational game of rugby. @Scotlandteam much improved in the second half but can have no complaints-Japan were absolutely outstanding. #JAPvSCO#RugbyWorldCup
Unreal. Passion, emotion and execution. Defence won them the game and ruthlessly taking their chances when they arrived. I’ve not been that emotional watching a non-England game since Japan v South Africa 4 years ago.
And now they get to do it all over again! #JAPvSCO#RWC2019
Galileo Ferrari works at a global IT company, consults with startups in Japan, and is a contributor with JAPAN Forward. The views expressed are his own.
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