SA ref Gomes, VAR steal headlines as Japan's controversial winner sends Germany packing
In what was a dramatic night of Group E World Cup action, South African referee Victor Gomes and VAR grabbed the centre of attention.
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Japan through to World Cup knockout stage after stunning comeback victory against Spain
DOHA: David rarely slays Goliath twice.
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.
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.
Spain's youngsters to draw on Olympics experience for Japan clash
DOHA : Spain may look to their younger players to seal their last-16 spot at the World Cup when they meet Japan on Wednesday, and some of those players including defender Pau Torres will be drawing on their Tokyo Olympics experience to help them prepare.
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive after 1-1 draw with Spain
AL KHOR, Qatar : Germany gave themselves hope of avoiding another early World Cup exit when they snatched a 1-1 draw with Spain as substitute Niclas Fuellkrug fired home an 83rd minute equaliser that cancelled out Alvaro Morata's opener.
Niclas Fullkrug earns draw for Germany to keep World Cup hopes alive
Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to earn Germany a hard-fought draw against Spain and keep their World Cup hopes alive. A surprise loss to Japan in their opening Group E game means Hansi Flick's side do not have their destiny in their own hands but a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium - where Germany hit back after Alvaro Morata had opened the scoring - was a good response.