なでしこジャパン、北朝鮮に完敗 大儀見への依存を再認識

U-21日本代表が準々決勝でホスト国・韓国に敗れて8強止まりに終わったことで、なでしこジャパンに対するアジア大会2連覇への期待は高まった。
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YAMAGATA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 13: Aya Miyama of Japan and Nahomi Kawasumi of Japan discuss each other during the women's international friendly match between Japan and Ghana at ND Soft Stadium on September 13, 2014 in Yamagata, Japan. (Photo by Kaz Photography/Getty Images)
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U-21日本代表が準々決勝でホスト国・韓国に敗れて8強止まりに終わったことで、なでしこジャパンに対するアジア大会2連覇への期待は高まった。そんな中、日本女子代表は1日、仁川・文鶴スタジアムで北朝鮮とのファイナルに挑んだが、パワーと高さに優れる北朝鮮に序盤から押し込まれ、セットプレーとカウンターからの2発でまさかの3失点。今大会開幕の中国戦からヨルダン、チャイニーズ・タイペイ、香港、ベトナムと5試合無失点で来た守備がズタズタに崩され、2010年アジア競技大会(広州)に続く連覇の夢は脆くもついえた。

指揮を執る佐々木則夫監督はこの日、2011年FIFA女子ワールドカップ(ドイツ)制覇を経験しているGK海堀あゆみ(INAC神戸)、センターバックの岩清水梓(日テレ)、ボランチの阪口夢穂(日テレ)、宮間あや(岡山湯郷)、2列目の川澄奈穂美(INAC神戸)、FW高瀬愛実(INAC神戸)の6人を送り出し、満を持して勝ちにいったはずだった。

けれども、「ここまでラクに決勝まで来れているので、逆に心配なところがある。決勝に向けて頭と感覚を切り替えないといけない」と阪口が懸念していた通り、なでしこは北朝鮮の凄まじい迫力に対応しきれなかった。前半立ち上がりから主導権を握られ、開始12分にキム・ユンミ(12番)が挙げた先制点の場面もマークについていた阪口が寄せきれず、カバーリングに行った岩清水もクリアできずに足に当たってゴールに入ってしまった。追加点を後半開始早々の7分に取られたのも痛かった。0-1で前半を折り返したことで、日本は後半から宮間のポジションを上げて、前がかりになって攻めに出た。その矢先に背後を突かれて鋭いカウンターからエースFWラ・ウンシム(10番)に2点目を叩き込まれたのだ。体調不良の状態で今大会を迎え、出場時間が短かった岩清水も本調子ではなかったのだろうが、裏を取られて懸命に走っても追いつけなかったのが悔やまれる。

その後、なでしこは臼井理恵(浦和)のサイドチェンジに反応した川澄のクロスに飛び込んだ高瀬がスルーし、ファーからフリーで走りこんだ宮間が1点を返すことに成功する。ようやくチーム全体に希望が見えてきたが、そこで畳みかけられないのが厳しかった。前線はスタメン出場した高瀬と増矢理花(INAC神戸)のコンビから、菅澤優衣香(千葉)と高瀬の高さのあるコンビに変わっていたが、単純なクロスを入れても相手の長身最終ラインに跳ね返されるばかり。ここに大儀見優季(チェルシー)がいれば、自ら工夫を凝らしてタメを作ったり、強引な突破を仕掛けたりできるのだろうが、今回のFW陣はそこまで個人能力が高くない。5月のAFC女子アジアカップ(ベトナム)の時もそうだったが、前線の大儀見依存の高さを再認識させられる状況だった。

2点目を取れないなでしこにとっては苛立ちの募る展開が続き、後半40分を切ったところでまたもカウンターから3点目を奪われてしまう。北朝鮮のここぞという場面での決定力の高さは準決勝・韓国戦でも実証済みだったが、今回もその迫力を見せつけられ、日本は2位に沈むことになった。

今大会は30歳以上のベテランと欧州組を外し、若い世代の底上げを狙った佐々木監督だったが、結果的には思惑通りには進まなかった。最終ラインの長船加奈(仙台)はそこそこ戦っていたが、臼井は相手右サイドに徹底的に崩され、ミスが非常に目立った。その臼井の前に陣取った吉良知夏(浦和)、後半からその位置に入った増矢にしても、守りの課題が浮き彫りにされた。増矢は得点力の方でも持てる力を十分に出し切れず、アジアの壁に阻まれた格好だ。彼女のみならず、若い世代は猶本光(浦和)も羽座妃粋(日体大)にしても、A代表で十分通用するという存在感と安定感を示しきれなかった。なでしこジャパンの世代交代の難しさを如実に感じさせた今大会だったと言えるのではないだろうか。

だからといって、2011年のワールドカップ優勝、2012年ロンドン五輪銀メダルのメンバーを来年の女子ワールドカップ(カナダ)まで引っ張るようなことになると、日本の底上げはなくなる。佐々木監督も辛抱して若手を伸ばしていかなければならないだろう。今大会は中国戦と北朝鮮戦しか選手を正しく見極める機会はなかったが、そこである程度できたと判断できる選手は今後に残した方がいい。1人でも2人でも若い世代を引き上げることが、今後の日本女子サッカーにとってプラスになるはずだ。北朝鮮に3失点完敗した事実をしっかりと受け止め、どう今後に活かしていくのか。まずは大会の分析・検証を確実に行ってほしいものである。

元川 悦子

もとかわえつこ1967年、長野県生まれ。夕刊紙記者などを経て、94年からフリーのサッカーライターに。Jリーグ、日本代表から海外まで幅広くフォロー。ワールドカップは94年アメリカ大会から4回連続で現地取材した。中村俊輔らシドニー世代も10年以上見続けている。そして最近は「日本代表ウォッチャー」として練習から試合まで欠かさず取材している。著書に「U-22」(小学館)「初めてでも楽しめる欧州サッカーの旅」(NHK出版)ほか。

(2014年10月2日「元川悦子コラム」より転載)

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A Russia fan is pictured prior to a Group H football match between Algeria and Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russia\'s fan waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russian supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 22, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russian supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 22, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Belgium\'s fan poses as she waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Belgium\'s fans cheer before the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia outside the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Russia v Korea Republic: Group H - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(60 of132)
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CUIABA, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: A Russia fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Russia and South Korea at Arena Pantanal on June 17, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Dutch fan reacts prior to a Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Chilean fan reacts prior to a Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A football fan looks on prior to a Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Nertherlands\' fan arrives for the Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / NELSON ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Chilean supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group B football match between Spain and Chile in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chile fans are pictured outside the stadium before the start of a Group B football match between Spain and Chile in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Korea Republic v Belgium: Group H - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(67 of132)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: A Belgium fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between South Korea and Belgium at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 26, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A South Korean fan cheers before a Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A South Korea fan is pictured outside the stadium prior to a Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Japan fan is pictured before the start of a Group C match between Japan and Greece at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Italy v Uruguay: Group D - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(71 of132)
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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 24: Fans arrive before the Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas during the 2014 World Cup on June 24, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Diego Marcel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Italy fan cheers their team prior to the Group D football match between Italy and Uruguay at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Uruguay fan waves prior to the Group D football match between Italy and Uruguay at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Costa Rican fans celebrate as they watch the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup football match against Italy in a giant screen at Democracy Square in San Jose on June 20, 2014. Costa Rica defeated Italy and reached the second round of the tournament. AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRA (Photo credit should read EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Italy fans are pictured during a Group D match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Football fans are pictured before the start of a Group D match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A German fan watches the US play Germany in a 2014 FIFA World Cup Group G match on Dupont Circle in Washington on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soccer Fans Gather To Watch US v Germany World Cup Match(78 of132)
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 26: Katlyn Sebastian watches USA play Germany in a World Cup soccer match on one of two large screens placed for fans in Grant Park on June 26, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers expected as many as 20,000 people to watch the game in the park. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soccer Fans Gather To Watch US v Germany World Cup Match(79 of132)
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 26: Lindsey Wett watches USA play Germany in a World Cup soccer match on one of two large screens placed for fans in Grant Park on June 26, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers expected as many as 20,000 people to watch the game in the park. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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German fans watch the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G football match Germany vs USA on a giant screen in Berlin, Germany on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CLEMENS BILAN (Photo credit should read CLEMENS BILAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ecuador v France: Group E - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(81 of132)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: A France fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Fans of Iran pose during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bosnia-Herzegovina v Iran: Group F - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(83 of132)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: An Iran fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bosnia-Herzegovina v Iran: Group F - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(84 of132)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Fans arrive for the Group F match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira / Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A brazilian supporter waits for the start of a Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Brazilian supporter cheers prior to the start of a Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil fans cheer prior to the Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Germany v Ghana: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(88 of132)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: A Germany fan enjoys the atmopshere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Argentina fans celebrate during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Iranian fan reacts during a Fanfesta\'s live projection of a Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on June 21,2014 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Iranian fan cheers prior to a Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Iranian fan cheers prior to the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Costa Rican fans celebrate in San Jose on June 20, 2014 after defeating Italy 1-0 in a Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup football match and reaching the second round of the tournament. AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRA (Photo credit should read EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Honduras v Ecuador - General Views(94 of132)
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CURITIBA, PARANA , BRAZIL - JUNE 20: Fans arrive for the Group E match between Honduras and Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena da Baixada on June 20, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Giuliano Gomes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Ecuador\'s supporter poses prior to a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Honduras\' supporter cheers prior to a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RODRIGO ARANGUA (Photo credit should read RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Switzerland v France: Group E - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(97 of132)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JUNE 20: Fans arrive for the Group E match between Switzerland and France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on June 20, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira / Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Brazilian fan smile sbefore a Group E football match between Switzerland and France at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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French supporters pose prior to watch a Group E football match between Switzerland and France on a giant screen in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Italian fans watch on a giant screen the World Cup football match Italy vs Costa Rica on June 20, 2014 on the Piazza Venezia square in Rome. Costa Rica upset Italy 1-0. AFP PHOTO / ANDREAS SOLARO (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A French fan poses outside the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador before the Group E football match between Switzerland and France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Costa Rica fan cheers prior to a Group D football match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Uruguay v England: Group D - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(103 of132)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 19: England fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Uruguay and England at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 19, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Uruguay v England: Group D - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(104 of132)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 19: An England fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Uruguay and England at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 19, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Colombia v Cote D'Ivoire: Group C - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(105 of132)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 19: A Colombia fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Cote D\'Ivoire at Estadio Nacional on June 19, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Colombian fan waits for the start of the Group C football match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Colombia v Cote D'Ivoire: Group C - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(107 of132)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 19: A Colombia fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Cote D\'Ivoire at Estadio Nacional on June 19, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A supporter poses with the Brazilian flag ahead of the Group A football match between Cameroon and Croatia at The Amazonia Arena in Manaus on June 18, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Two Brazil fans cheers outside the stadium Bera Rio after the match between Netherlands and Australia of the 2014 FIFA Football World Cup in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RODRIGO BUENDIA (Photo credit should read RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Salvador, Brazil(110 of132)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: Brazil fans watch the Brazil-Mexico match in the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 17, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Today is the sixth day of the World Cup and the second match for home team Brazil. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brazil v Mexico: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(111 of132)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: A Brazil fan poses before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Mexico at Castelao on June 17, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brazil v Mexico: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(112 of132)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: A Brazil fan poses before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Mexico at Castelao on June 17, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil fans cheer their team prior to the Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Iran v Nigeria: Group F - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(114 of132)
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CURITIBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: A colourful fan looks on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Iran and Nigeria at Arena da Baixada on June 16, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Germany Fans Watch 2014 FIFA World Cup(115 of132)
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - JUNE 16: Germany fans celebrate during a public viewing at Heiligengeistfeld watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup match between Germany and Portugal on June 16, 2014 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Germany Fans Watch 2014 FIFA World Cup(116 of132)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 16: A fan of Germany looks on at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal on June 16, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Germany v Portugal Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(117 of132)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Fans arrive for the Group G match between Germany and Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on June 16, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira/ FIFA via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Germany v Portugal Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(118 of132)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Fans arrive for the Group G match between Germany and Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on June 16, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira/ FIFA via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Rio(119 of132)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 15: An Argentine soccer fan watches her team play against Bosnia and Herzegovina as they watch on a giant screen at the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest on Copacabana beach on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their team is playing on the fourth day of the World Cup tournament. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Argentinian supporter poses outside of the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, on June 15, 2014 before the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATA (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Switzerland v Ecuador: Group E - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(121 of132)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 15: Ecuador fans take a photo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Switzerland and Ecuador at Estadio Nacional on June 15, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Supporters take photographs as they wait for the start of the Group C football match between Ivory Coast and Japan at The Pernambuco Arena in Recife on June 14, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGO (Photo credit should read ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spain v Netherlands: Group B - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(123 of132)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 13: A Netherlands fan shows their support prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chilean football fans smile before the start of the Group B football match between Chile and Australia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Australian football fan waits for the start of the Group B football match between Chile and Australia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Football fans pose before a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Mexico v Cameroon: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(127 of132)
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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 13: A Mexico fan looks on through the rain prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Mexico and Cameroon at Estadio das Dunas on June 13, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Mexico fan cheers prior to a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brazil v Croatia: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(129 of132)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 12: A fan waves a Brazilian flag during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Opening Ceremony Of The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(130 of132)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 12: A Brazil fan poses before the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Opening Ceremony Of The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(131 of132)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 12: A Brazil fan waves the Brazilian flag before the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An English supporter waits for the start of a Group D football match between England and Italy at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)