Reactions as Japan beat Spain to top group of death

Reactions as Japan beat Spain to top group of death

QATAR 2022 Reactions as Japan beat Spain to top group of death

Tosin Abayomi 23:11 - 01.12.2022

Reactions as Japan shocked the world with a win against Spain to top group of death.

Japan recorded a 2-1 win against Spain in a matchday three 2022 FIFA World Cup Group E fixture played on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

After a loss to Costa Rica in their second group game, Japan needed an outright victory against Spain to stay in Qatar.

Spain struck first as Alvaro Morata converted a cross by César Azpilicueta in the 11th minute.

Spain went to the halftime break in front but Japan came for the second half a different team. Just three minutes after the restart, Junya Ito provided the equalizer for Ritsu Doan.

In the 51st minute, Ao Tanaka converted a ball through to him by Kaoru Mitoma to put Japan in front.

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The Japanese were strong in defense protecting their lead to claim a much-needed three points against Spain.

The result meant that Japan finish top of the group of death ahead of Spain while Germany and Costa Rica were knocked out. 

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