~ちょっと難しい表現がはいっていますが、試合を思い出して読んでみてください。～
Must-Win Game 【Japan VS Cameroon】
On June 14th, 2010, Japan's first game
in the World Cup kicked off at 11:00pm.
It was a must-win game for Japan
in their ambition to qualify for the next round.
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must-win game 負けられないゲーム
ambition to qualify for the next round 決勝進出の資格を得るという野望
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Japan’s offensive tactic was
to bombard Cameroon's penalty area with crosses from the wings.
One of these was successfully converted after 39 minutes during the first half of the game!
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offensive tactic 攻撃戦略
bombard ≪サッカー≫攻撃する
cross ≪サッカー≫クロスボール
the wings ≪サッカー≫サイド
successfully うまく、成功して
convert （パスを受けて）ゴールする
the first half 前半
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Matsui, MF, fended off a Cameroon defender with trickery on the wing, and crossed the ball to Honda, who was waiting in front of the goal.
Honda wonderfully controlled the incoming cross and hit a shot without hesitation
GOOOOOOOOOAL !
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MF(=mid fielder) ≪サッカー≫ミッドフィールダー
fend off （攻撃を）かわす
defender ディフェンダー
trickery 策略を用いること
incoming cross ≪サッカー≫到来したクロスボール
hit a shot シュートする
without hesitation ためらいなく
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In the second half, Cameroon laid siege on Japan's goal, but Japan didn't allow them to create any clear-cut chances.
There were actually only a few times
when Cameroon had goal-scoring opportunities, though.
Japan played very well utilizing their best members, and the game ended 1-0.
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the second half 後半
lay siege 総攻撃を仕掛ける
didn't allow them to... ゴールを許さなかった
clear-cut chances 明らかなチャンス
goal-scoring opportunity 得点するチャンス
utilize 活用する、役立たせる
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It was an unforgettable game for Japan, which gave them 3 points in their group.
Next game will be against the Netherlands!!!
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unforgettable game 忘れられないゲーム
3 points in their group ≪サッカー≫※１勝によって得られる勝ち点３点事
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