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Another World Cup Shocker As Japan Come From Behind To Beat Germany
Japan defeated Germany 2-1 to record another shock result in the World Cup.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Japan’s national team has beaten the European Giant Germany 2-1 in their Group E opener of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Manchester City’s captain Ilkay Gundogan had put the German side ahead in the 33rd minute with a penalty kick.
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Hansi Flick’s side put the ball in the back of the net again during the added time at the end of the first half – but it was disallowed for being offside.
Japan’s Ritsu Doan, who plays for Freiburg in Germany, equalised in the 75th minute before a simple long ball over the top was put away by Takuma Asano in the 83rd minute to put Japan into the lead.
Germany failed to convert despite having 74% of the possession and more than twice as many shots on target as Japan
It was yet further World Cup woe for four-time winners Germany, with the loss leaving them with a potentially must-win game against Spain next, while Japan takes on Costa Rica…
Japan proved to be a strong rival for the German side, which is one of the fan’s favourite squads to progress in the World Cup.
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Germany will face Spain on November 27 and Costa Rica on December 1, while Japan will lock horns with Costa Rica on November 27 and Spain on December 1.
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