Germany vs Japan LIVE: World Cup 2022 result, final score and reaction after shock late turnaround
Germany 1-2 Japan: Four-time winners caught out as Asian side earn thrilling comeback victory in another big shock in Qatar
Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their World Cup Group E opener in Qatar to leave the four-time winners facing down a group-stage exit once again.
The Germans had dominated the contest at the Khalifa International Stadium and taken the lead with a 33rd minute penalty from Ilkay Guendogan after Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda had fouled wing back David Raum.
The second goal never came, however, and Japan’s raids into the German half became more and more frequent, culminating in Doan’s equaliser and a brilliant finish from Asano eight minutes later.
The defeat was the third in a row in the opening match of a major championship for Germany after a loss to Mexico at the 2018 World Cup, when they bowed out in the first round as champions, and to France at Euro 2020.
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Harry Kane to undergo ankle scan in injury scare before England vs USA
England captain Harry Kane will undergo a scan on his right ankle to determine whether he sustained an injury during the World Cup opener against Iran.
Kane stayed down after being on the receiving end of a heavy challenge during Monday’s Group B match, with the striker’s foot appearing to twist awkwardly.
The Tottenham forward has a history of ankle injuries and he was subsequently brought off in the 75th minute of the 6-2 win.
England face the USA in their second group stage match on Friday night, with Kane now considered to be a doubt for Gareth Southgate’s side.
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Harry Kane to undergo ankle scan in England World Cup injury scare
Kane appeared to go over his ankle following a heavy challenge in England’s World Cup opener against Iran
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
79 mins: A sub for Croatia.
Kovacic OFF, Majer ON.
The 2018 finalists now have a free-kick in the Moroccan half on the right-hand side...
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
78 mins: We have our first yellow card - Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat in the book for a late clip on Luka Modric, who turned him beautifully.
No-brainer.
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
75 mins: Hakimi does well to win a free-kick on the right, with Perisic baited in...
Not been the best game this, it has to be said. 15 minutes to go in Al Khor - will we have a late twist?
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
73 mins: Really good defending from Morocco’s Nayef Aguerd to deny Dejan Lovren a header at the back post, another corner.
Pressure growing from Croatia, but Morocco keeper Yassine Bounou claims easily.
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
72 mins: Modric plays in a terrific free-kick and it’s acrobatically cleared by Morocco in the box!
Croatia corner...
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
71 mins: Croatia enjoying a sustained period of possession here, but not really doing an awful lot with it - Morocco very solid in their shape.
Another sub: Kramaric OFF, Livaja ON.
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
65 mins: What a strike from Hakimi!
The ball is laid off to the PSG defender who smashes a 30-yard shot with immense power... but it’s straight at Croatia keeper Dominik Livaković, who palms it away!
Got the crowd off their seats though. Meanwhile, Morocco make another sub: Boufal comes off for Ezzalzouli.
Morocco 0-0 Croatia
64 mins: Hakimi makes a storming run down the right but his cross into the box misses everyone!
Morocco now with a free-kick 10 yards outside the box, centre-left of the pitch. Decent opening again...
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