In the men's soccer World Cup, Japan again came from behind to seize victory. Japan defeated former champion Spain 2-1 in a Group E match, advancing to the knockout stage.
Spain took the control of the game at the beginning, with Alvaro Morata scoring in the 11th minute.
The tide turned when Japan sent in two attackers at the start of the second half.
Japan took the ball with aggressive defense, and Doan Ritsu scored a game-tying goal in the 48th minute.
Just three minutes later, Mitoma Kaoru turned a cross ball, and Tanaka Ao pushed it in.
Japan endured Spain's intense attack and persevered.
Japan also came from behind to win its match against Germany last week. The Samurai Blue has advanced to the knockout stage for the second consecutive tournament.
Spain took the control of the game at the beginning, with Alvaro Morata scoring in the 11th minute.
The tide turned when Japan sent in two attackers at the start of the second half.
Japan took the ball with aggressive defense, and Doan Ritsu scored a game-tying goal in the 48th minute.
Just three minutes later, Mitoma Kaoru turned a cross ball, and Tanaka Ao pushed it in.
Japan endured Spain's intense attack and persevered.
Japan also came from behind to win its match against Germany last week. The Samurai Blue has advanced to the knockout stage for the second consecutive tournament.
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Japan advances to the World Cup's knockout stage, defeating former champion Spain 2-1 in Group E. Alvaro Morata scored for Spain early, but Japan turned the tide after introducing two attackers at halftime. Ritsu Doan equalized in the 48th minute and Kaoru Mitoma assisted Ao Tanaka for the winning
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221202_07/
Date: Dec. 2, 2022
Created: 2022/12/02 16:55
Updated: 2025/12/09 10:53
Last Read: 2022/12/02 17:02