Japan shocks Germany 2-1 in World Cup

 

Doha, November 23.- Japan scored twice in eight minutes on Wednesday to beat four-time champion Germany 2-1 in a World Cup Group E match.

Tanaka Ao (R) of Japan blocks a shot by Joshua Kimmich of Germany during the Group E match between Germany and Japan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on November 23, 2022. Xinhua Photo

This was the second upset in Doha after Saudi Arabia came from a goal down to beat Argentina 2-1 in a similar drama on Tuesday.