Ex-coach Troussier hails Japan after Uruguay draw


HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Japan head coach Philippe Troussier praised the performance of the team at the Copa America after they were controversially denied a historic win over Uruguay due to a questionable VAR call.

Troussier, who was at the helm the last time Japan were invited to take part in the South American championship in 1999, praised the Hajime Moriyasu-led side on social media following their 2-2 draw with Oscar Tabarez's team in Porto Alegre.

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