Incredible Japanese! After Saudi Arabia, who beat Argentina (1-2), Japan surprised the four-time world champions Germany by the same score this Wednesday in the first match of Group E of the 2022 World Cup ! Trailing 0-1, the Blue Samurai overturned a team who wasted too many chances in the second half.
Everything had started well for Germany, however, who needed a penalty to unblock the situation against Blue Samurai well grouped in the 1st period. Despite her 80% possession of the ball, the team fails to create big chances at the start of the game. Only Kimmichthe handyman of the Germans, puts Gauda in difficulty on a beautiful strike from 25 meters. Shortly after half an hour, the Japanese goalkeeper commits a foul on Space. The referee has no choice but to whistle a penalty… converted by Gundogan (1-1, 33′).
The second period is much more open with the Japanese returning to the field with other intentions. More inclined towards the attack, Japan leaves more space to the Germans who try to take advantage of it. she had to First offers a one-man-show but sins at the finish and at the hour of play, the post prevents Gündogan from affording a double.
The match ignites in the last quarter of an hour. Each in turn, Gauda then Neuer pull off incredible parries to save their team. The German goalkeeper was nevertheless beaten by Doan, who had entered the game a few minutes earlier, who took advantage of a ball released by Neuer to push the ball deep (1-1, 76′).
At the end of the match, Japan, visibly not satisfied, played without complex and created a surprise by scoring a second goal signed Asano (1-2, 83′). A goal synonymous with victory for the Blue Samurai !
