No joy for Japan as they slump to defeat by Costa Rica
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: They had left it late to shock fancied Germany but it was Japan who were given a taste of their own medicine on Sunday (Nov 27).
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World Cup 2022: Costa Rica win dents Japanese hopes in another Group E shock
Costa Rica put a huge dent in Japan's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they recovered from their hammering by Spain to claim a surprise 1-0 victory in Group E on Sunday.
Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Costa Rica put a huge dent in Japan's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they recovered from their hammering by Spain to claim a surprise 1-0 victory in Group E on Sunday.
Doan to start for Japan, Costa Rica make two changes
DOHA : Coach Hajime Moriyasu has rewarded Ritsu Doan with a start in Japan's second Group E game against Costa Rica on Sunday after he scored as a substitute in Wednesday's stunning World Cup upset of Germany.
Japan want to build style by learning from others, says coach Moriyasu
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Japan want to build their own style of football by learnig from other countries, coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Saturday (Nov 26) after the Bundesliga players in his squad stepped up to beat four-time champions Germany in the World Cup opener.
'We have 7 players in Bundesliga': Japan boss hails stunning World Cup win made in Germany
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hailed a win made in the Bundesliga after his Blue Samurai stunned four-times champions Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.
Japan stun Germany 2-1 in comeback victory at World Cup
DOHA: In a place brimming with painful memories and etched with footballing scars, there were no more tears.
'Last time we cried in sadness, now we cry in happiness': Japanese fans banish Doha demons
DOHA: It is a memory that 34-year-old Taka Sato will never forget - seeing both his parents sobbing after a football match.