Japan turned the game around in the closing moments with goals from Doan and Asano, sealing a dramatic victory.
Japan delivered a standout performance in a World Cup surprise, returning to the scene with renewed vigor after a debut that impressed first. Germany entered confident, but their calm began to wobble as the match progressed, and the Japanese side believed the possibility of an upset, pushing hard until the final whistle.
The Asian team showed intent from the opening minutes, yet Germany reacted swiftly, steadily moving into Japanese territory. In one sequence, Gonda blocked Raum in the box, and Gundogan converted the ensuing penalty from the spot with clinical precision.
Moriyasu recognized Raum’s vulnerability at halftime and adjusted by bringing Tomiyasu into the lineup, disrupting the German rhythm. Despite penalties against Germany for Gundogan and Musiala, the visitors remained steadfast, and Moriyasu’s bold substitutions paid off with a more aggressive approach in the latter stages.
Minamino, entering as a substitute, helped shape Japan’s attacking play. He contributed to a clever one-two between Don and Asano, leading to a controlled, sensational shot that tightened the scoreline.
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Next, the action continued with GOAL covering the developments.
GERMANY – JAPAN, OBJECTIVES AND MINUTE BY MINUTE
Full time! Japan defeats Germany in a stunning result.
Minute 90. Final seconds tick away.
Minute 84. Asano scores to swing the momentum in Japan’s favor. A superb finish with control and accuracy at the near post makes it 1-2.
Minute 75. Japan levels through a well-executed move from Minamino, who had just entered the game, and Doan slots home from close range. The blue samurai had pressed Neuer’s goal for long stretches, finally rewarded for their persistence.
Minute 59. The woodwork denies Ilkay Gundogan a second goal.
Minute 56. Japan makes two changes: Nagatomo and Maeda depart; Mitoma and Asano enter, intensifying the attack.
Minute 51. Musiala produces a dazzling run and finish from the edge of the box, but the shot sails over the crossbar as Germany looks for a decisive breakthrough.
Minute 47. Gnabry tests Gonda from distance; the Bayer Leverkusen man rounds the shot off the crossbar, narrowly missing the target.
Minute 46. The second half begins. Japan makes a tactical shift with Kubo leaving and Tomiyasu entering the fray.
45+ minute. Havertz pleads for a goal that is ruled offside after a Chelsea forward is adjudged to have entered an illegal position.
Minute 44. Musiala comes close again, receiving ahead and turning quickly, but his shot climbs over the bar.
Minute 33. Gundogan breaks the deadlock with a composed finish, illustrating Germany’s growing dominance as the half progresses.
Minute 30. Penalty in favor of Germany after Gonda impedes Raum in the box; Ivan Barton points to the spot with confidence.
Minute 27. Gundogan’s long-range effort is saved by Gonda, leaving Raum isolated on Germany’s left flank.
Minute 21. Germany threatens again with a Gnabry cross and a Musiala volley that narrowly misses the target as Japan settles under pressure.
Minute 8. Maeda looks to break the deadlock, but the offside flag halts his late run and the goal is chalked off.
Minute 1. The match kicks off with anticipation at Khalifa International Stadium as Germany meets Japan in Group E action of the World Cup in Qatar.
- Good afternoon and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Germany versus Japan opens Group E action at the World Cup in Qatar, played at Khalifa International Stadium.
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FORMATIONS
GERMANY
Neuer; Sule, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Gundogan, Kimmich, Musiala; Gnabry, Muller and Havertz.
JAPAN
Gonda; Sakai, Itakura, Yoshida, Nagatomo; Endo, Tanaka, Kamada, Kubo, Ito, Maeda.
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