Japan 2-1 Spain: Samurai Blue repeat Germany heroics as both teams progress into knockout stages

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Japan turned it around after the restart though as substitute Ritsu Doan equalised before Ao Tanaka netted another. The second followed a lengthy VAR review as it appeared that the ball had gone out of play.

Spain went in front in the 11th minute when Morata headed in a cross from the right by Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta for his third goal of the tournament. There was a rare moment of action in the Spain penalty area just after the half-hour mark when goalkeeper Unai Simon dwelt on the ball a bit too long, and Daizen Maeda almost capitalised.

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu made a double change for the second half, with Brighton midfielder Kaoru Mitoma and Doan sent on for Yuto Nagatomo and Takefusa Kubo. Spain full-back Azpilicueta was replaced by Dani Carvajal.Spain were caught trying to play out from the back as Freiburg winger Doan picked up possession just outside the penalty area and drilled a shot past Simon, who could only palm the ball into the top left corner.

 

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