Japan vs Spain FIFA World Cup Match Highlights

By Naveen Dec 02, 2022

They advanced to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Thursday (December 1) by beating Spain 2-1.

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Despite losing by the same scoreline as last week, Spain progressed and knocked Germany out of the tournament.

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Japan scored twice early in the second half to defeat another European powerhouse.

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They reached the knockout stages of the second consecutive World Cup.

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This is the first time Japan has made it past the group stage in back-to-back tournaments.

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"For Asia and Japan, our wins against Spain and Germany, two of the top teams in the world, gave us great confidence.

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And we are very happy," said Japan coach Hajime Moriasu."

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