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Japan in stunning 2-1 win over Spain as both teams reach last 16

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DOHA: Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated.

Japan secured another incredible triumph after beating Germany in their opening game, with their progression from the “group of death” one of the greatest achievements in the country’s footballing history.

For a few heart-stopping minutes Spain were poised to head out when Costa Rica were leading in the other game, but the 2010 champions squeezed through after Germany did them a favor by coming back to beat Los Ticos.

Spain and Germany ended on four points each, but La Roja progressed on goal difference. Alvaro Morata sent Spain ahead early on with a towering header, but Japan dramatically struck back at the start of the second half.

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