Japan through to World Cup knockout stage after stunning comeback victory against Spain
DOHA: David rarely slays Goliath twice.
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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.
Japan through to World Cup knockout stage after stunning comeback victory against Spain
DOHA: David rarely slays Goliath twice.
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.
'We need to have fun' - Luis Enrique says streaming part of Spain's relaxed vibe
DOHA : Spain manager Luis Enrique says his daily streaming sessions to Spain fans during the World Cup are part of efforts to keep a fun vibe in his team's camp, and he brushed off talk of having strict rules for his players in Qatar.
Asian teams and the World Cup last 16: Tough ask for Japan and Korea, but Iran, Saudi Arabia stand a chance
Five of the six Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams at the 2022 World Cup remain in the running to make it to the knockout stages.
Only victory will do for wounded Germany against Costa Rica
DOHA : Wounded Germany will have their backs to the wall when they take on Costa Rica in their final World Cup Group E match on Thursday and know they must bag their first win of the tournament, preferably by a large margin, to have any chances of advancing.