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Brighton 2-4 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta’s side go into New Year seven points clear at the top of Premier League

Arsenal go into 2023 seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after an entertaining 4-2 win over Brighton.

Evening Standard

Alexis Mac Allister will not be rushed into Brighton return after World Cup triumph with Argentina

The midfielder was part of the Argentina team which won the World Cup last Sunday.

The Independent UK

Samurai Blue fall short in shootout

AL WAKRAH, Qatar -- For 120 minutes, Japan was certainly Croatia's equal. But when their World Cup round-of-16 match came down to a penalty shootout, Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic proved the dominant force.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Croatia shatter Japan’s World Cup dream as experience proves key in penalty shootout

Japan 1-1 Croatia (Croatia win 3-1 on penalties): Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot-kicks as the 2018 finalists marched on to the last eight in Qatar

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic the hero as Croatia inflict penalty heartache on Japan

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero after saving three Japan penalties to see Croatia into the quarter final of the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Japan 1-1 Croatia (1-3 pens): Dominik Livakovic with three saves in tense World Cup penalty shootout

Dominik Livakovic produced three saves in the penalty shootout as Croatia edged past Japan to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Croatia beat Japan in World Cup penalty drama to reach quarter-finals - 6 talking points

JAPAN 1-1 CROATIA (1 - 3 PENS): Croatia are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after needing penalties to get past Japan at Al Janoub Stadium

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Japan team-mates went to school together and made World Cup promise in year book

Kaoru Mitoma and Japan team-mate Ao Tanaka went to school together dreaming of playing in a World Cup - and have a chance of being quarter-finalists if they beat Croatia

Daily Mirror

EXPLAINER: Why Japan's World Cup goal was judged valid

The most controversial goal of the World Cup so far was scored by Japan and it eliminated Germany

The Independent UK

FIFA finally publish Japan goal video evidence and explain why it was awarded

The decision sparked global debate with the ball seemingly crossing the touchline before Japan's winner

Wales Online

FIFA release new angle of controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup

Ao Tanaka scored a controversial winner for Japan against Spain on Thursday and the goal essentially knocked Germany out of the World Cup

Football London

Goal-line technology now proves Japan goal decision was right as broadcaster releases image

Japan's controversial winning goal against Spain has sparked much debate as it knocked Germany out of the World Cup

Wales Online

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

VAR rewards Samurai hustle Victory helped by VAR

A lengthy review by the video assistant referee (VAR) preceded confirmation of Japan's second goal against Spain on Thursday, as the Samurai Blue secured yet another shock win at the Qatar World Cup following last week's victory against powerhouse Germany.

Daily 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 Record

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.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Survives Moment of Disaster—And May Be Better Off for It

La Furia Roja toed the line of a shock World Cup group stage collapse, but instead came away with a seemingly more favorable knockout stage draw.

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Careless Spain get reality check from Japan

DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

Yes, this ball is in-bounds!

Evening Standard

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.

Wales Online

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

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

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