Behind every successful man there is a woman! And the giant-killing Japanese football team had no qualms in admitting that they have borrowed and learnt from the tactics of their highly successful women’s national side  after their shocking 2-1 win over Spain in their last league match at the Khalifa Stadium on Thursday night to top Group E.

For those who believe that men’s football is far superior to the women’s version, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu made a stunning revelation after his team shocked Spain 2-1 in their last league match at the Khalifa Stadium on Thursday night to top Group E and progress to the next round. “We have been influenced by our women’s team a lot.