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Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

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VAR angle shows their version of events for Japan's controversial winner over Spain

Germany were dumped out of the Qatar World Cup on Thursday night after Japan were awarded a controversial winner against Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium

Daily Mirror

Japan do it again to claim Spain scalp - how far can they go at World Cup 2022?

Every football fan on the planet will tell you that their team never does it the easy way, but Japan’s supporters should have express rights on that particular cliche this morning.

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Why Japan’s second goal against Spain was allowed to stand

The whole of the ball must cross the line for it to be out of play and VAR decided that at least some of it was still overhanging

The Guardian - UK

George Hamilton blasts World Cup VAR implementation and says ball was out of play for Japan goal

Ao Tanaka netted what proved to be the winner for Japan as they came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar

Irish Mirror

Inside World Cup's crazy night, what big screen showed and Spain's reaction to German woe

At half-time across both of the final matches in Group E everything looked fairly run of the mill, before a remarkable second half in both games and a stunning ending

Daily Mirror

World Cup Revenge on Ghanaian Minds as Uruguay Sweat

Uruguay stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are fighting for their World Cup survival while Ghana will have revenge on their minds on Friday. With Portugal already qualified from Group H, Uruguay, Ghana and South Korea are battling for the other last 16 place in Qatar, said AFP. The key…

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Graeme Souness Japan World Cup goal blast takes fresh twist as Rangers hero gets his wish from FIFA

The pundit was furious with FIFA for not providing evidence that the ball was still in play when Kaoru Mitoma crossed for Ao Tanaka to score the winner.

Daily Record

Japan's magical 142 seconds downs football royalty on extraordinary World Cup night

SPAIN 1-2 JAPAN: The Blue Samurai secured their spot in the World Cup knockout rounds with comeback win over Luis Enrique's men, securing top billing in the group and sending Germany home

Daily Mirror

Graeme Souness offers Japan World Cup goal conspiracy theory after ‘very peculiar’ Fifa response

Controversy surrounds whether Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma kept the ball in play before Ao Tanaka’s decisive goal to defeat Spain and secure top spot in Group E

The Independent UK

Simón plays Spain into trouble as Japan turn World Cup upside down

Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan won a game that seemed way beyond them in a wild and extraordinary group decider with Unai Simón playing Spain into trouble

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s goal that ultimately eliminated Germany counted thanks to the cruelest geometric twist

Yes, this ball is in-bounds!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Germany out, Japan through: How dramatic night at World Cup unfolded

Germany finished third behind Spain on goal difference, with Luis Enrique’s side out at one point after trailing Japan while Costa Rica held the lead

The Independent UK

Why Japan’s winning goal against Spain at World Cup was allowed to stand by VAR

Japan’s famous 2-1 World Cup victory over Spain was shrouded in controversy and VAR mystery after many felt that their winning goal should have been disallowed.

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Graeme Souness suggests 'something untoward is going on' following controversial Japan v Spain goal

Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup due to Japan's debatable winner against Spain

Irish Mirror

Didi Hamann fumes at officiating as Germany crash out of the World Cup

Germany beat Costa Rica but elsewhere in the group, Japan produced a shock to defeat Spain

Wales Online

Referee explains why controversial goal in Japan v Spain game stood despite ball appearing to be out of play

Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup after Japan scored a contentious winning goal against Spain in the final game of Group E

Radio France Internationale

Japan stun Spain to top Group E as Germany fail again at World Cup

Japan came from behind on Thursday night to beat Spain 2-1 and qualify for the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar as winners of Group E, as Germany crashed out of the tournament despite beating Costa Rica 4-2.

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The Independent UK

Japan stun Spain with thrilling comeback to snatch top spot amid breathtaking World Cup drama

Japan 2-1 Spain: Ao Tanaka’s goal earned a win and top spot from Group E as La Furia Roja scraped through in second ahead of Germany

Daily Mirror

New angle emerges of controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup

Ao Tanaka scored a controversial winner for Japan against Spain after a lengthy VAR check - with the goal ultimately knocking Germany out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Japan shock Spain in dramatic style to send Germany tumbling out of World Cup

Japan came back from a goal behind to beat Spain 2-1 with goals from Ritsu Doan and a controversial winner from Ao Tanaka

Evening Standard

Japan 2-1 Spain: Samurai Blue produce incredible World Cup turnaround to win Group E and send Germany home

Japan produced an extraordinary turnaround against Spain to storm into the World Cup knockout rounds and top Group E, sending Germany home on another wild night of drama in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

Germany crash out of World Cup 2022 at group stage as Japan cause huge upset in Qatar

Hansi Flick's Germany team failed to get what they needed despite beating Costa Rica, with Japan beating Spain in the night's other game in their topsy-turvy group

The Independent UK

Japan vs Spain prediction: How will World Cup 2022 fixture play out?

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group E

The Independent UK

Is Japan vs Spain on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch World Cup 2022 fixture online

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group E

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