Japan stage comeback, stun Spain 2-1 to book Round of 16 spot
Updated On: 02 December, 2022 07:33 AM IST | Al Rayyan (Qatar) | ANI
The first half saw Spain strike early through Alvaro Morata to take a 1-0 lead against Japan at the end of the first half in a Group E match at the Khalifa International Stadium
Japan's players react after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Pic/AFP
Japan continued its trend to upset the European teams at the ongoing FIFA World Cup as it staged a comeback in the second half to edge Spain 2-1 in a crucial group E encounter at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.
Japan made a spirited recovery in the second half to find the back of the net twice and then defended superbly to hand Spain their 1st defeat of the tournament. The Asian team stormed to the Round of 16 while Spain also advanced despite the loss, after ending in the second position of Group E.
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