Japan Vs Spain Results: Blue Samurai Comeback 2-1, Germany Lifts Cases
The final RESULTS of the Japan vs Spain national team at the 2022 World Cup can be known on Friday (1/12/2022) in the morning WIB. Surprisingly Japan was able to turn ahead over Spain in the second round.
After trailing 0-1 in the first half via Alvaro Morata in the 10th minute, Samurai Blue (the nickname for the Japanese national team) was unexpectedly able to score two goals in the second half. The goals for Japan were scored by Ritsu Doan (48') and Ao Tanaka (51').
With this victory, Japan managed to break through to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup as Group E winners. Meanwhile, Spain still qualified as runners-up.
Course of the Match
First round
As soon as the game started, Japan tried to suppress early in the fight. Hiroki Ito then had a chance in the eighth minute. However, his efforts have not met the target.
The Spanish national team then managed to take the lead in the 12th minute. Alvaro Morata successfully scored with his kick, maximizing the bait sent by Cesar Azpilicueta.
This situation made the La Furia Roja squad continue to press. They then almost doubled their advantage in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, Morata's shot was saved by Japanese goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda.
After being under pressure for a while, Japan tried to get up. The chance to equalize came in the 36th minute. However, their attack can be stopped by Spain.
Spain then got the ball. However, they have not been able to break the Japanese defense. Spain also ended the first half with a narrow advantage, 1-0.
Second round
As soon as the second half started, Japan's coach, Hajime Moriyasu made a change. He overhauled his line-up a bit, including bringing in Risu Doan to replace Takefusa Kubo.
This change has proven fruitful. Because Japan managed to equalize in the 48th minute. Doan managed to score, with a shot from outside the penalty box. Unai Simon tried to brush it off, but the ball still went into the net.
Not long after, Japan managed to turn around to lead. In the 51st minute, Ao tanaka successfully broke into the Spanish goal. The goal was checked by VAR, because it was suspected that he left the field first. However, VAR ruled the goal legal.
Disadvantaged, Spain tried to get up. Spain coach Luis Enrique took Morata off and replaced him with Marco Asensio in the 57th minute.
However, Spain continues to experience difficulties. Their midfield was often infiltrated by Japanese players, who continued to apply pressure and several times almost added to the advantage.
Opportunity for Japan was obtained in the 70th minute. Kaoru Mitoma feeds Takuma Asano. It's just that, his kick could only widen to the side of the goal.
Entering the final phase of the match, Spain continued to attack. They even almost equalized in the 89th minute. However, Dani Olmo's kick was caught by Gonda, and Japan won the match with a score of 2-1.
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