Crazy ending! German media slams Japan’s defeat to Costa Rica! Germany was saved.

Last Updated on 11/28/2022 by てんしょく飯

On November 27, Japan suffered a 0-1 defeat against Costa Rica in their second match of the Qatar World Cup. A win would have been a big step toward advancing to the finals, but depending on the outcome of the game between Spain and Germany, Japan could have dropped to third place in the group.

The German media closely followed the match between Japan and Costa Rica. The electronic version of the national newspaper BILD reported the following.

Japan started powerfully, but despite having more possession, Costa Rica’s back five was too strong for them to get the ball forward. When the Samurai Blue had their chances, they lacked precision on the last play, and soon began to play a much more cautious game as Costa Rica’s sharp pressing allowed them to counterattack. Both halves ended without much in the way of highlights.

However, unlike Costa Rica, who relied on the long ball, Japan had a lot of variety in their attack. In the second half, as in the game against Germany, Japan showed a different face, changing to a back three and introducing Asano, who went on the offensive at once. However, Costa Rica’s defense was able to overcome this difficult situation, and the game once again became a stalemate.

Then, in the 81st minute, Costa Rica broke the deadlock with a miracle looping shot from Fleur after a Japanese clearance error. What an unbelievable turn of events! Japan, like against Germany, could not get the same rhythm going and lost the game without scoring a goal. What a crazy ending. I can’t see the future of this group at all. …… In any case, Germany is saved.”

The final match of Group E will be played locally on December 1, with Japan facing Spain and Costa Rica facing Germany.