Japan defeats Germany in shock 2-1

DOHA – Japan defeated Germany 2-1 in a World Cup shock tonight as Takuma Asano’s 83rd minute winner stunned the four-time champions.

Ilkay Gundogan had given Germany a first-half lead from the penalty spot before Ritsu Doan equalised in the 75th minute, giving Japan the chance to set up a famous winning goal. – AFP, November 23, 2022