Japanese fans in Shibuya support the Taiwan team.

(Photographed by special correspondent Gong Naiyu)

[Special Correspondent Gong Naiyu/Report from Ishigaki Island, Japan] Lotte Momozou flew to Ishigaki Island today to prepare for the exchange match with Rhodes. He was warmly welcomed by Ishigaki City. Among them was a Japanese fan named Shibuya. At least about 10 small billboards, except Supporting the players of Lotte Taoyuan, he also shouted to the Taiwan team in the classic game to go to Tokyo, "Fight against Japan, I will support Taiwan."

Shibuya was born in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, and is currently working in Kyoto. He fell in love with Lotte Momozaki in the 2018 Asian Gateway Exchange Game. He was hit by Lin Li and became a fan. Later, he came to Taiwan to watch football many times, even including the 2019 World Top 12 In the first game, he came directly to Taiwan to cheer for the Taiwan team.

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When asked why he particularly likes the Taiwan team?

Shibuya said, "I like their attitude of playing with all their strength, and they are also very active in running bases." However, due to the impact of the epidemic in the past three years, he has no way to come to Taiwan to see a job. He can only watch the broadcast through CPBL tv. The game against Rhodes will be the first time in three years and he can watch Taoyuan live, which makes him want to cry.

This year's Taiwan Classics preliminaries were held in Taiwan. Shibuya said sadly, "I didn't get a ticket, so I can only wait for them to play the semi-finals in Tokyo." When I was asked if Taiwan would play against Japan, he replied without hesitation. , "Of course I will support Taiwan."

Japanese fans in Shibuya made multiple support signs.

(Photographed by special correspondent Gong Naiyu)

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