In pictures: Japan's stunning 2-1 victory over Germany in the Qatar World Cup

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SINGAPORE: Japan notched a stunning victory in the World Cup in Qatar as they came from behind to beat four-time world champions Germany 2-1 on Wednesday (Nov 23). It was Japan's first win over Germ

in the World Cup in Qatar as they came from behind to beat four-time world champions Germany 2-1 on Wednesday .A first-half penalty from Ilkay Gundogan put the Germans ahead, before Japan substitute Ritsu Doan scored and striker Takuma Asano's late strike gave the Samurai Blue the victory.Players from Germany pose for the team photo, covering their mouths, after FIFA had threatened seven European teams with sanctions if they wore the OneLove armband.

Germany's David Raum is fouled by Japan's goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda for a penalty. Germany's Ilkay Gundogan scores Germany's opening goal from the penalty spot. Germany's Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring a goal, which was later disallowed after a VAR review. Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu yelling at his team. The Japan players celebrate Ritsu Doan's equaliser. Japan's Takuma Asano puts the ball past Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

 

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