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Japan come from behind to stun Germany 2-1

DOHA: Late goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano gave Japan an incredible 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in the World Cup on Wednesday after the four-times champions had looked to be cruising to victory via an Ilkay Guendogan penalty but paid a fatal price for missing chances.

Bangkok Post

Japan stun wasteful Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

Doha (AFP) - Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half.

AFP

Germany 1-2 Japan: Famous comeback win shocks Die Mannschaft as World Cup woes continue in Qatar

It is difficult to recall a World Cup build-up with less talk of Germany as contenders and, as Group E got underway, Hansi Flick’s side announced their arrival in Qatar with a statement rebuke of Fifa’s bizarre cowardice - then produced a performance that showed exactly why, as they were…

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Takuma Asano caps Japan’s second-half fightback to leave Germany stunned

Germany led 1-0 at half-time through Ilkay Gündogan’s penalty but Japan hit back in the final 15 minutes to win 2-1 with goals from Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano

The Guardian - UK

Germany stunned by Japan fightback in latest World Cup 2022 shock - 5 talking points

GERMANY 1-2 JAPAN: Ilkay Gundogan scored from the penalty spot in the first period before a wonderful turnaround from the Blue Samurai

Daily Mirror

Late goals help Japan stun Germany in World Cup 2022

Japan seal historic win in their opening match of the World Cup 2022, beating 2014 winners Germany.

Al Jazeera

'Arsene Wenger has done it again' - Takuma Asano sends Arsenal fans crazy as Japan stun Germany

Takuma Asano signed for Arsenal under Arsene Wenger but never made an appearance for the Gunners due to work permit issues - and has won a World Cup clash for Japan against Germany

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Takehiro Tomiyasu and failed Arsene Wenger Arsenal signing crucial to Japan World Cup dream

Arsenal news: Gunners defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has impressed this season as he prepares for Japan's World Cup opener against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium

Football London

Arsenal signing denied work permit and rising Premier League star key to Japan hopes

WORLD CUP 2022 PREVIEW: JAPAN. The Samurai Blue are hoping to make it past the last-16 for the first time in Qatar, but face a tricky task against European powerhouses Germany and Spain

Daily Mirror

Japan say 'nothing to fear' from German World Cup test

Doha (AFP) - Japan will not fear Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday despite Asian teams enduring a torrid tournament so far, striker Takuma Asano says.

AFP

Germany vs Japan lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news and injury latest for World Cup 2022 today

Kai Havertz and Thomas Muller both start for Germany in their clash with Japan at the World Cup today.

Evening Standard

Japan vow to 'throw everything' at Brazil after thrashing Paraguay

Tokyo (AFP) - World Cup-bound Japan say they are primed to test themselves against the mighty Brazil next week after a comprehensive 4-1 win over Paraguay in Sapporo on Thursday.

AFP

Bayern rout Freiburg but 12 men on pitch could prove costly

Berlin (AFP) - Leon Goretzka scored on his first appearance for four months as Bayern Munich romped to a controversial 4-1 win at Freiburg in a Bundeliga match overshadowed by a substitute mix-up on Saturday.

AFP

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