This was followed by a defeat in the ensuing general election.
Another defeat followed seven days later, 0-2 at home to Barnsley.
This was then followed by a 3-0 defeat to Gateshead.
The much celebrated victory was followed by a defeat against Poland.
From the first days of the war, defeat followed defeat.
Another defeat followed, however - this time at home to Barnsley, who went on to finish bottom of the table.
This victory was soon followed by a costly defeat.
The reports seemed intended to brace the public for the possibility that defeat would follow retreat.
That strategy was flawed, and Japan's total defeat would follow.
This was followed by a 5-0 defeat to Roma in May.