16 November, Kathmandu. In a sensational match, Asian giants Japan received 2-1 in opposition to Spain and entered the final 16 of the FIFA World Cup as group winners.
Javan additionally grew to become the winner of Group E after reversing the place behind Spain and successful. Japan misplaced to Costa Rica after defeating each former world champions Spain and Germany within the group.
Japan, who received the group with 6 factors, will play in opposition to Croatia, the runner-up of Group F, to enter the quarterfinals. Spain, the runner-up, will play in opposition to Morocco, the winner of that group.
Japan was within the shadow of Spain within the first half after Alvaro Morata’s objective within the eleventh minute of the match on the Khalifa International Stadium.
In the second half, Japan dominated Spain’s Tikitaka and managed to attain 2 objectives within the first 6 minutes. Japan obtained again into the sport after Ritsu Doan scored within the forty eighth minute and Ao Tanaka three minutes later.