
World Cup 2022: Japan Advances To The Last 16 With Spain
PELITA DAILY — The Japanese national team proved its quality by winning again over Spain with a score of 2-1 which previously defeated the German Panzer Team.
By beating Spain in a dramatic way with a score of 2-1 the Blue Samurai squad are certain to go to the round of 16 with a score of 6, thanks to two wins.
The final matchday match of Group E World Cup 2022 is taking place at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar on Friday (2/12/2022).
The Japanese national team also won Group E, and Spain finished second, both qualifying for the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
In the first half Japan appeared pressing at the start of the fight. Hiroki Ito got a chance in the eighth minute. But have not met the target.
The Spanish national team managed to score a goal in the 12th minute” through Alvaro Morata through 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.
Morata’s kick was saved by Japanese goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda. Japan rose opportunity to equalize came in the 36th minute. But their attacks 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.
Luck came from Japan, a goal was created in the final minutes of the second half through a counterattack. Score changed 2-1. ●Red/Assyad Qatar