Shinji Okazaki has praised the creativity of his team-mates following his brace in Tajikistan, while Yasuyuki Konno has spoken about his first international goal in Japan’s 4-0 win.
Japan moved a step closer to the next round of Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as Alberto Zaccheroni's side enjoyed a 4-0 triumph against Tajikistan.
Yasuyuki Konno, who turned 28 as Japan moved into the AFC Asian Cup final, has discussed converting the winning penalty in a shoot-out reverse of Korea Republic and his team’s inability to protect a lead in extra-time.
Yasuyuki Konno is likely to miss Japan's 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa opener against Cameroon after suffering a knee injury in the defeat by Côte d'Ivoire.
