Japan beat Spain 2-1, Germany out of World Cup
Japan gamers rejoice after defeating Spain 2-1 after the World Cup Group E soccer match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, December 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ejaz Rahi)
Japan had defeated Germany as soon as on this World Cup. They did it once more on Friday – this time, additionally upsetting Spain within the course of. And they did it on the identical venue too – Khalifa International Stadium.
In probably the most dramatic evenings in World Cup historical past, the Asian giants staged an unimaginable second-half comeback, defeating 2010 world champions Spain 2–1 and, within the course of, knocking out 2014 world champions Germany, who went on to win the World Cup. out of the cup. Group stage for the second time in a row
As the fortunes of all 4 groups in Group E swung from one excessive to the opposite, Japan completed forward of Spain within the pool with six factors, who had been stage on factors with Germany (4), however forward of their European rivals within the last. Reached 16. A greater purpose distinction. Costa Rica, who had been in rivalry to progress for a couple of minutes when Germany took the lead however misplaced 4–2, completed backside of the group with three factors.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
