Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu: 'We played as one'
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the determination of his side after a stunning second-half comeback saw them beat Spain to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as Group E winners.
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Moriyasu praises Japan's coolness under fire in second big upset
DOHA : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the perseverance of his players after they stunned a second World Cup-winning nation in almost identical circumstances in the space of little more than a week to secure passage to the last 16 on Thursday.
Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu
DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday (Dec 1).
Walid Regragui's Atlas Lions hungry for more
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui promised more is to come from his side, who advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup for the first time in 36 years with a 2-1 win over Canada.
World Cup exists: Belgium and Germany knocked out in group stages while Japan top Group E
Germany are out of the World Cup, after suffering a disappointing second consecutive group-stage exit on an incredible night of drama in Group E.
Japan in stunning 2-1 win over Spain as both teams reach last 16
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.
Luis Enrique unhappy as Spain are dismantled by Japan
DOHA : Spain coach Luis Enrique was critical of his team despite them making the World Cup knockout stages after they threw away the lead and lost 2-1 to Japan to finish second in Group E on Thursday.
World Cup Podcast: Japan clean up as Germany head home
Shay Given joins Mikey Stafford and Rob Wright for another mind-bending bout of double-screening as Japan's win over Spain eliminated Germany, despite their win over Costa Rica.