18-strong tournament first round concluded, Japan swept the national team 7-0.
After the game, Chinese weather enthusiasts posted on social media:
[“Typhoon Roke is approaching Japan, does this typhoon’s name remind you of which national team coach?”] At around three o’clock this afternoon, the tropical low-pressure system east of Japan was officially named Roke. This name originates from Laos and means the most beautiful waterfall in Laos; its pronunciation easily evokes memories of former national team coach “Silver Fox” Marcello Lippi. Wonder how many weather enthusiasts watching tonight’s game had the same association as the editor? Of course, Typhoon Roke is far out at sea and will not directly affect our country.