INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Japanese fans ensured they cleaned their stands after their team bowed out of the World Cup © AFPJapan played their hearts out against
Belgium in the Round of 16 clash on Monday night but were knocked out after a late stoppage time goal scored by the Red Devils side
Despite the heart-breaking loss, Japanese fans set a precedent for fans across the world by cleaning the stadium stands after the match
Not only that, the players even cleaned their dressing room and left a 'Thank You' note written in Russian before leaving the country
This gesture earned accolades from the fans including India cricketer Mohammad Kaif
He posted the images of the Japanese players' act on his official Twitter account
"After being 0-2 down, incredible comeback from Belgium to win 3-2
But these visuals after the match of Japan fans staying behind to clean the stadium up in spite of the defeat is so wonderful
A wonderful culture and truly class
Hope few of our fans can learn and emulate #BELJPN", he captioned on Twitter.Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui scored two sublime goals in a
space of four minutes early in the second half to give Japan a 2-0 lead
However, Belgium fought back and eventually won the match 3-2
Jan Vertonghen and Marouane Fellaini scored through two towering headers to put Belgium level and Nacer Chadli scored at the death before
the final whistle of the match.Photo Credit: AFPBelgium will play Brazil on July 6 in the quarter-finals at the Kazan Arena in Kazan.
