Soccer-Japan's Moriyasu welcomes criticism despite starting Asian Cup with 4-2 win

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group D - Japan v Vietnam - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - January 14, 2024 Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

DOHA (Reuters) - Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has no issues with fan criticism of his team's performance in their Asian Cup group victory over Vietnam, saying on Thursday that it meant they are keenly following the Samurai Blue's campaign in Qatar.

Vietnam, who are managed by former Japan coach Philippe Troussier, took a shock 2-1 lead in their Group D opener before four-time champions Japan roared back to win 4-2.