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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Careless Spain get reality check from Japan
DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.
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.
Analysis:Careless Spain get reality check from Japan
DOHA : It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.
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).
Japan stun Spain to secure World Cup last 16 spot
Japan staged their second stunning turnaround of the World Cup when they beat 2010 champions Spain 2-1 with two quick-fire goals and advanced to the last 16 along with their beaten opponents.
Spain and Japan make five changes each for final group clash
DOHA : Spain coach Luis Enrique made five changes for his team's final World Cup Group E match against Japan on Thursday as the Reds seek to avoid a defeat to qualify for the next round, bringing in defenders Cesar Azpilicueta, Pau Torres and Alejandro Balde.
Japan coach urges players to believe in themselves in Spain clash
DOHA : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says that European football is the global gold standard but he has urged his players to believe in themselves when they take on Spain in their final Group E match at the World Cup.