FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - NEWS BLOG - UPDATE 7

 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MATCHES OF FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 HELD ON 2nd DECEMBER

After coming back to Spain, Takuma Asano was introduced in the Soccer World Cup

The Japan of Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar faced Spain on 1 September (2 Japan hours). After scoring two goals in the second half and coming back, Takuma Asano was brought in. Daizen Maeda went down to the bench.

In the second half of the Japan lead, Takehiro Tomiyasu is introduced Daichi Kamada goes down against Spain in the World Cup

The Japan of Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar faced Spain on 1 September (2 Japan hours).

Japan trailed 2-1 in the second half, and Takehiro Tomiyasu was introduced as the fourth substitution, replacing Daichi Kamata.

Spain's Morata scores third consecutive World Cup goal in Japan

Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar took place on 1 Japan (2 days hours) with Japan facing Spain.

Spain opened the scoring in the first half with Morata heading in. Morata scored in three consecutive matches, following the first match against Costa Rica and the second against Germany.

Germany come back to Costa Rica to win 4-2 at the World Cup

In Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar, Germany and Costa Rica faced each other on 1 September (early morning of Japan hours and 2 June).

Germany trailed 1-0 in the first half and scored two goals, but Herberts' back-to-back goals put them back in the right. Fürkkurk's goal made it 4-2.

Germany miss out on final T, beat Costa Rica at Soccer World Cup

Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2 in Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar on 1 June (early morning of Japan time).

Germany have four points with one win, one draw and one loss. They are level on points with Spain, but fall short on goal difference and miss the playoffs following the previous World Cup in Russia 2018. Costa Rica are bottom of the table with three points with one win and two losses.

GERMANY NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM AT FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022

Japan advance to the final T - Next up is against defending runners-up Croatia at the Soccer World Cup

The soccer World Cup Qatar tournament was held on 1 day (2 days Japan hours) at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, where the final match of Group E of the first league was held, and Japan (Fédération Internationale de Football Association = FIFA = 24th in the ranking) defeated Spain (7th) 2-1 to advance to the final tournament for the second consecutive time with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss.

Japan will face the defending runners-up, Group F No. 2 Croatia (12th), in the first round on 5 May (6 Japan hours) to reach the last eight for the first time.

Japan took a one-goal lead in the first half, but came back in the second half with back-to-back goals from Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) and Ao Tanaka (Dusseldorf) to secure their first victory over 2010 World Cup champions Spain. In the other match of Group E, Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 to level with Spain on four points, but Spain finished second on goal difference. Germany were eliminated from the first round for the second consecutive World Cup. Costa Rica have three points.

Ritsu Doan's equaliser: "That is my course" World Cup match against Spain

The Japan of Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar defeated Spain 2-1 on Sunday (2 Japan hours). With six points from 2 wins and 1 loss, they topped the group and advanced to the final tournament for the second consecutive time. DOAN Ritsu (Freiburg), who came on as a substitute at the start of the second half of the 0-1 win and scored the equaliser, said, "That was my course, so I took the plunge." The main comments are as follows.

You can think that the first match was not a miracle

――What are your honest thoughts?

◆We haven't rewritten history yet, but we've overcome a big obstacle. I think it was a result of us playing as a team.

――Looking back on the equaliser scene.

◆ That is my course, so I was determined that if I held it there, I would definitely hit it. I took the plunge and struck.

――You scored against Germany and Spain.

◆The people of Japan will think that the first match was not a miracle. However, we haven't overcome the barrier of the last 16 yet, so we really want to be happy today and switch from tomorrow.

――When you were introduced in the second half, what instructions did the coach give you?

I had no choice but to go aggressively, so I was told to go aggressive.

――To the supporters.

◆ I think it is time to say "good morning" to the Japanese people, but I think many people cheered for us even though it was early in the morning. We really need your help in the next match, so please support us.

Japan beat Spain to reach final T for second consecutive World Cup

The soccer World Cup Qatar tournament was held on 1 day (2 days Japan hours) at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, where the final match of Group E of the first league was held, and Japan (Fédération Internationale de Football Association = FIFA = 24th in the ranking) defeated Spain (7th) 2-1 to advance to the final tournament for the second consecutive time with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss.

Japan will face the defending runners-up, Group F No. 2 Croatia (12th), in the first round on 5 May (6 Japan hours) to reach the last eight for the first time.

Japan took a one-goal lead in the first half, but came back in the second half with back-to-back goals from Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) and Ao Tanaka (Dusseldorf) to secure their first victory over 2010 World Cup champions Spain. In the other match of Group E, Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 to level with Spain on four points, but Spain finished second on goal difference. Germany were eliminated from the first round for the second consecutive World Cup. Costa Rica have three points.

Coach MORIYASU Hajime: "I want to grasp new scenery" World Cup match against Spain

The Japan of Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar defeated Spain 2-1 on Sunday (2 Japan hours) to advance to the final tournament for the second consecutive time. Coach MORIYASU Hajime said, "We won the match together." The main comments are as follows.

It's a victory that we all brought together

――Looking back on the match.

◆The players were tough, tenacious, and confident. It was a tough match throughout the match, but I am glad that we kept believing that we could do it and fought as a team until the end. Above all, the local supporters cheered us on, and although it was early in the morning Japan, I think we were able to win the match by conveying the feelings of everyone who sent us cheers from the Japan.

――The game changed in the second half. What was the arrangement like?

◆We will try to score goals while conceding as few goals as possible. The players who came out in the first half connected us, which led to this victory in the second half. It was a victory that we all brought together.

――There is only one more way to a new scenery.

◆In terms of ranking, we are in the last eight, but I think the players are showing us a different and new view by being able to compete on the world stage. Finally, I would like to grasp new scenery from the top 8 or more.

――The Japan supporters are also happy.

◆Thank you very much to our supporters and the people of Japan. Thanks to everyone's support, we were able to make this difficult match possible. I am glad that we were able to deliver victory to all of you and achieve a result that we can celebrate together. Thank you very much.