Japan qualified for the World Cup knockout stage on Thursday, despite losing their final Group H game 1-0 to Poland. Here are five things we learned from their progression through the group stage.Coach Akira Nishino is not afraid of criticismA J-League and Asian Champions League title winner when he was in charge of Gamba Osaka, Nishino was apparently willing to risk the wrath of media and fans with his selection and tactics for the Poland match, making wholesale changes to a lineup that had proven successful against Colombia and Senegal. The manager, who oversaw Japan's "Miracle of Miami" …READ FULL ARTICLE
