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ブラジル・ワールドカップ開幕まであと数日と迫った今月2日
マンチェスター・ユナイテッドの香川真司らを擁する日本代表は
コスタリカと国際親善試合を行い、3-1で勝利を収めました。
コスタリカは本戦でイングランドと同じグループに属していることもあってか
この試合はイングランドのファンやメディアにも注目されていたようで
日本の勝利はもちろん香川の活躍を讃える報道も多く見られました。
デイリーメール（動画付き ＊音声注意）
「日本3-1コスタリカ、香川真司が逆転弾を決め勝利に貢献」
マンチェスターUの香川がワールドカップに照準を合わせてきた
ザッケローニ監督もこの日の勝ち方とスマートでポジティブなパス回しには満足しているはず
マンチェスター・イブニング・ニュース（動画付き）
「香川、ワールドカップに向けてウォーミングアップ」
マンチェスターUではあまり活躍の場が与えられていなかったが
代表戦では能力を存分に発揮しゴールも決めた
「日本、反撃によりコスタリカを3-1で下す」
香川は意図的に前へ上がってきてゴールの右隅にゴールを決めた
「イングランドのライバル、コスタリカが親善試合で敗れる」
マンチェスターUの香川真司がゴールを決めて日本が勝利を収めた
「日本、自信たっぷりの勝利に輝く」
マンチェスターUのMF香川真司がクールなフィニッシュでゴール
「マンチェスターUの『のけ者』、新監督に能力を見せつける」
このようなプレーをもっと作り出すなら香川はマンチェスターUに居続けるだろう
「ユナイテッドのスター、イングランドの敵を相手に素晴らしいゴールを決める」
このゴールで香川はクオリティを見せつけた
本戦に向けて順調に調子を上げてきている様子の日本代表。
香川をはじめ選手全員が活躍する姿をたくさん見たいですね！
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(2014年6月3日「J SPORTS プレミアリーグナビ」より転載)
日本代表親善試合 コスタリカ戦(2014.6.3)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(01 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Japan head coach Alberto Zaccheroni watches on during the anthems ahead of the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(02 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Japan head coach Alberto Zaccheroni watches on during the anthems ahead of the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(03 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Costa Rica head coach Jorge Luis Pinto watches on during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(04 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: The Japan team celebrate victory during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(05 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yuto Nagatomo of Japan runs the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(06 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan runs for the ball on his way to scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(07 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan compete for the ball with Giancarlo Gonzalez of Costa Rica on his way to scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(08 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan celebrates with Maya Yoshida of Japan after scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(09 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Hotaru Yamaguchi of Japan congratulates Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan after scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(10 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Keisuke Honda of Japan congratulates Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan after scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(11 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan celebrates with Shinji Okazaki after scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(12 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan scores a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(13 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan scores a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(14 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan celebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(15 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan celebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(16 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan celebrates with his team mates after scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(17 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan scores a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(18 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan scores a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(19 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan scores a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(20 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan scores a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(21 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan scores a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(22 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Keisuke Honda of Japan is tackled by Junior Diaz of Costa Rica during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(23 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Keisuke Honda of Japan is tackled by Junior Diaz of Costa Rica during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(24 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yasuhito Endo of Japan celebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(25 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yasuhito Endo of Japan celebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(26 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yasuhito Endo of Japan celebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(27 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Michael Umana of Costa Rica clears the ball under pressure from Yuya Osako of Japan during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(28 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yuya Osako of Japan runs the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(29 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Costa Rica celebrate their forst half goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(30 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Costa Rica celebrate their forst half goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(31 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Giancarlo Gonzalez of Costa Rica and Keisuke Honda of Japan compete for the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(32 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Giancarlo Gonzalez of Costa Rica and Keisuke Honda of Japan compete for the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(33 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Giancarlo Gonzalez of Costa Rica and Keisuke Honda of Japan compete for the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(34 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Keisuke Honda takes the ball past the goal keeper towards goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(35 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yasuhito Endo of Japan watches the big screen during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(36 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan runs the ball toward goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(37 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Keisuke Honda watches the reply after a missed chance at goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(38 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Christian Gambo of Costa Rica clears the ball under pressure from Yasuyuki Konno of Japan during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(39 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan runs the ball toward goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(40 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Keisuke Honda of Japan and Christian Gambo of Costa Rica compete for the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(41 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Christian Gambo of Costa Rica and Keisuke Honda of Japan compete for the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(42 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Christian Gambo of Costa Rica and Keisuke Honda of Japan compete for the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(43 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yuya Osako of Japan reacts after a missed chance during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(44 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yuya Osako of Japan reacts after a missed chance during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(45 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan shoots at goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(46 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Shinji Kagawa of Japan shoots at goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(47 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoshito Okubo of Japan reacts after a missed shot on goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(48 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoshito Okubo of Japan shoots at goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(49 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoshito Okubo of Japan shoots at goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(50 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoshito Okubo of Japan reacts after a missed shot on goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(51 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoshito Okubo of Japan shoots at goal during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(52 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Keisuke Honda of Japan runs the ball during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(53 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Yoshito Okubo of Japan appeals to the referee after falling during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(54 of59)
CLEARWATER, FL - JUNE 02: Yuya Osako of Japan reacts after a missed chance during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(55 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Costa Rica supporters cheer as they wait outside the stadium for the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(56 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Costa Rica supporters pose as they wait at a BBQ outside the stadium for the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(57 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Japan supporters pose as they wait outside the stadium before the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(58 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Costa Rica supporters pose as they wait outside the stadium for the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Japan - International Friendly(59 of59)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 02: Japan supporters pose as they wait outside the stadium before the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)