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Germany vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Japan Stun 4-Time Champions Germany 2-1 In Group E
FIFA World Cup 2022, Germany vs Japan Highlights: Japan produced an incredible second-half comeback to beat Germany 2-1 in a Group E match.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights, Germany vs Japan: Japan beat Germany 2-1© AFP
FIFA World Cup 2022, Germany vs Japan Highlights: In what was unarguably the second-biggest upset of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Japan stunned 4-time world champions Germany in a Group E match on Wednesday. Germany had taken the lead early in the first-half, thanks to an Ilkay Gundogan penalty. In the second-half, however, Japan upped the temp and scored two goals to bag a historic win. (MATCH-CENTRE)
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between Germany vs Japan straight from Khalifa International Stadium in Doha
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- 19:29 (IST)Germany vs Japan: First-half statsGermany have enjoyed 81% possession in the first half. They've had 13 attempts in total and 4 of them have been on target. Japan, on the other hand, have had just one attempt which wasn't on target. Utter dominance from the Germans but they only lead by 1 goal.
- 19:21 (IST)Germany vs Japan LIVE: Havertz goal rules offsideKai Havertz scored from the pointblank range to double Germany's lead but VAR intervened to term his effort offside. Germany's search for the second goal will now resume in the second half. After 45 minutes, it's Germany 1-0 Japan.
- 19:13 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Germany in desperate search for secondIlkay Gundogan strikes from distance, hoping to bag his second goal, but his shot from long range is blocked by the defenders. Joshua Kimmich then unleashed a first-time shot from outside the box but his effort went over the crossbar.
- 19:03 (IST)Germany vs Japan: Gundogan slots in opener for the GermansDavid Raum was brought down in the box by the Japan goalkeeper and Ilkay Gundogan converted it with calm and composure. A much-needed goal for Germany who were attacking relentlessly.
Ice in his veins #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/RkePLlYwoC
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 23, 2022 - 18:51 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Germany's unique protestMeanwhile, Germany's players covered their mouths during the team photo before their World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday in an apparent protest over FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands.
#UPDATE Germany's players covered their mouths during the team photo before their #WorldCup2022 opener against Japan on Wednesday in an apparent protest over FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands#AFPSports pic.twitter.com/ehwuMlj4Wm
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 23, 2022 - 18:32 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Germany start aggressivelyNico Schlotterbeck looked to unleash Kai Havertz with a long ball but Japan defenders reacted in time to nullify the move. Serge Gnabry then had the opportunity to dribble past a few players and enter the penalty box but the ball was soon taken off his feet.
- 18:02 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Can Japan do what South Korea did in 2018?Germany suffered a horrific defeat at the hands of South Kore in the 2018 campaign. The result knocked them out of the tournament. Japan will be looking to do what their fellow Asian side did 4 years ago.
Khalifa International Stadium#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 23, 2022 - 17:53 (IST)Germany vs Japan LIVE: Goretzka only on benchIt's a little surprising seeing Leon Goretzka on the bench. The midfielder has been Joshua Kimmich's long-standing partner in the midfield at Bayern Munich. Niklas Sule as a right-back is also a surprising call considering he is primarily a center-back.
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