In video clips that went viral on social media, Moriyasu can be seen utilising a hand-held whiteboard flashed with massive numbers, starting from three and ending with 1, to communicate directly with his players on the pitch. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The move clearly paid off as it gave his players some urgency as time was running out for Japan as they chased a goal with the score at 2-1 in the final minutes. Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 fans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The bizarre method quickly went viral on social media as fans were full of praise for Moriyasu\u2019s old-fashioned move and tried everything they could to figure out the manager's instructions. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
A fan wrote, \"It's very smart. Why would he shout so much in a crowded and noisy stadium while something visual is much more appealing and clear?\" another user said, \"Performative coach,\" while a fan said, \"They are superior, all that\u2019s left is to applaud and enjoy.\" Another user said, \"If a Japanese person gets their brain going, they turn into something unnatural.\" <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The bizarre method quickly went viral on social media as fans were full of praise for Moriyasu\u2019s old-fashioned move and tried everything they could to figure out the manager's instructions. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
One user said, \"I believe it's an instruction code where each number represents a specific command.\" Another one fan tried to explain the instructions, saying, '4 means 'headshot the CK' and 5 means 'hit an ally's head to change direction'.\" <\/p>\r\n\r\n