Football fans around the world witnessed a jaw-dropping match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, where Japan stunned Germany 2-1 to register a win in their opening Group E clash. Leading 1-0 after a penalty goal by Ilkay Gundogan, Germany could not capitalise on new opportunities as Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano came from behind and struck two goals for Japan in the second-half. After the win, reactions started pouring in for Japan from all over the world as fans were left stunned with the Asian side's miraculous win.
But Japan hung on and equalised through substitute Ritsu Doan in the 75th minute. Takuma Asano then completed a remarkable turnaround eight minutes later, smashing the ball home to send the boisterous Japanese fans wild.
Germany's World Cup future is now on the line, with games to come in Group E against Spain and Costa Rica. Japan are eyeing a place in the knockout round after a dramatic comeback that scarcely looked possible at the end of the first half.
With AFP Inputs