The Japanese stun the Germans strewn with mistakes on the counter
November 24 - In another major upset, Japan stunned four-time world champions Germany with a second-half comeback to win 2-1.
Hansi Flick declined to draw a comparison to 2018 when Germany exited the World Cup in the group stage, saying: "We're really disappointed. We controlled the ball in the second half and didn't didn't score, and Japan were effective. We made mistakes that you can't make in a World Cup. We have to improve. I wasn't there in 2018, I'm just looking forward to the game against Spain. We have the necessary quality.”
In Russia, a 1-0 loss to Mexico in their opener led to a complete collapse and a dramatic first-round exit, their worst World Cup result in eight decades. With Spain in the lead, Germany knows they could almost be on the brink again.
Fearing Germany with its history and formidable playing staff, Hajime Moriyasu took a conservative approach.
He asked his players to hide on the counter, resulting in a first half with no attacking ambitions. It also seemed counterproductive as Germany took the lead through a penalty conversion from Iker Gundogan, but with a string of second-half substitutions, Moriyasu turned the tables.
Substitutes Ritsu Goan and Takuma Asano, both plying their trade in German football, found the net to stun Germany and hand Japan their first-ever win against the four-time champions.
Germany had to pay for their lack of finishing in the first half, but Flick's side also looked undercooked. Their physical condition was inferior to that of the Japanese, who brought real energy to their game in the second half. Even so, Japan won a World Cup game while having the second-lowest possession rate in history (26.2%).
This stat won't matter to Moriyasu and Japan, who will be in a dominant position ahead of their encounter with Costa Rica who were beaten by Spain.
It was the second major upset in the space of two days after Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina and Lionel Messi on Tuesday with another victory from the back.
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November 24 - In another major upset, Japan stunned four-time world champions Germany with a second-half comeback to win 2-1.
Hansi Flick declined to draw a comparison to 2018 when Germany exited the World Cup in the group stage, saying: "We're really disappointed. We controlled the ball in the second half and didn't didn't score, and Japan were effective. We made mistakes that you can't make in a World Cup. We have to improve. I wasn't there in 2018, I'm just looking forward to the game against Spain. We have the necessary quality.”
In Russia, a 1-0 loss to Mexico in their opener led to a complete collapse and a dramatic first-round exit, their worst World Cup result in eight decades. With Spain in the lead, Germany knows they could almost be on the brink again.
Fearing Germany with its history and formidable playing staff, Hajime Moriyasu took a conservative approach.
He asked his players to hide on the counter, resulting in a first half with no attacking ambitions. It also seemed counterproductive as Germany took the lead through a penalty conversion from Iker Gundogan, but with a string of second-half substitutions, Moriyasu turned the tables.
Substitutes Ritsu Goan and Takuma Asano, both plying their trade in German football, found the net to stun Germany and hand Japan their first-ever win against the four-time champions.
Germany had to pay for their lack of finishing in the first half, but Flick's side also looked undercooked. Their physical condition was inferior to that of the Japanese, who brought real energy to their game in the second half. Even so, Japan won a World Cup game while having the second-lowest possession rate in history (26.2%).
This stat won't matter to Moriyasu and Japan, who will be in a dominant position ahead of their encounter with Costa Rica who were beaten by Spain.
It was the second major upset in the space of two days after Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina and Lionel Messi on Tuesday with another victory from the back.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1669312739labto1669312739ofdlr1669312739owedi1669312739sni@i1669312739tnuk.1669312739ardni1669312739mas1669312739
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