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legendary
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December 01, 2022, 03:33:27 PM
Looks like another surprise in store, Japan just stunned me after the first half by scoring two quick goals as i have no idea what Japan took during the break as Spain was completely dominating the match in the first half  Cheesy. I am watching the Spain Japan match and will watch the Germany match later as i am not having great expectation after their loss against Japan earlier in the tournament.

Japan are really giving Spain a hard time with quick press. Japan's manager did had a plan and he did it well in quick half with bringing in fresh players and go all out with the press. I wouldn't be surprised if Spain concedes another goal with the way they are playing defensively.

Germany are also on the brink of exiting in the group stage. If it happens then I think after Belgium and Mexico, we will be watching another big nation team's coach leaving his role at the national team likely.
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December 01, 2022, 03:33:20 PM
Probably the most unpredictable day of all unpredictable days... Costa Rica beats Germany and Japan beat Spain... If you could speculate about Spain and Japan who would win, then Germany was not expected to play such an embarrassing game... Once again they can't make it to the 1/8, losing to the clear underdogs... What a sensation...
They seem to have managed to level the score, but they are still last in the group...
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December 01, 2022, 03:32:51 PM
The second halves of the matches started very fast. especially in the Japan-Spain match, I can say that Japan's scoring 2 goals in 3 minutes changed everything. According to these results, Germany has no chance to qualify for the last 16. Japan and Spain will advance to the last 16 together.
Germany also conceded a goal and the match is now a draw. If Spain can't win, it won't matter much for Germany to win. Everything will change depending on the result of the Japan-Spain match.

Spain is trying to control the match. Spain still has 79% ball possession. But they trailed 2-1. Japan is not able to keep possession of the ball. But they try to attack when they get control of the ball. As a result, Spain's players are under some pressure. Spain needs a draw in this match, while Japan needs to win this match if they want to secure the round of 16. On the other hand, Germany vs Costa Rica match is in a 2-2 draw. And now the last team in the group in Germany. I see no chance of Germany qualifying for the round of 16.
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December 01, 2022, 03:32:38 PM
Brazil versus Costa Rica Only 1 goal was scored by Germany before halftime, and I anticipate more goals from them after Costa Rica scored 1 and then tied the score. Despite this, I still have a good prediction for Germany's victory. I'm also enjoying the game. If Costa Rica scores another goal and has 13 odd, I have another feeling that the game will end in a draw. The odd is simply changing, the game as it progresses. Becoming more interesting to watch.
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December 01, 2022, 03:32:08 PM
When Spain underestimated Japan game, which actually played like a spartan, the results would reverse. Here Spain too thinks Japan is not a balanced opponent but unfortunately they are wrong about that. The reverse position that the young Spanish players should consider has not been able to feel like they have won before the final minutes. Japan has a fighter mentality while Spain plays for beauty. I know this is a boomerang for Spain, if we see several times the goalkeeper tries to play the ball in the penalty box to lure the Japanese players.

Spain must be careful with Japan's comeback because for now it can't be safe if Japan continues to press its defense. Grin
Now it looks like Spain is starting to panic if Germany loses this match because right now Costa Rica is in the lead and of course if Spain loses they will become clowns with Germany because Costa Rica and Japan will advance to the knock out phase Cheesy
This is really a match that is worth watching because it is full of surprises.
legendary
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December 01, 2022, 03:29:43 PM
Unbelievably, there could be as many as two surprises tonight - another win for Japan, and Germany's exit from the World Cup if they do end the game against Costa Rica in a draw. I think germany will be able to push this game and win, but will spain be able to... If Spain don't win, they will be out of the tournament, that would be something
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Oh my God, Costa Rica have scored again! What's going on?
...Germany have equalised, the fight goes on...   Only 2 goals in three minutes
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December 01, 2022, 03:29:27 PM
What an unfortunate moment for Belgium (both the teams and supporters), 3 matches and scored 1 goal only, yes it is a big trouble for a team which is currently standing in 2nd position of FIFA ranking.
They have many great players who are playing in world class football club but they played like they have no motivation to win World Cup.
I believe most people predicted that they will be the group winner but the fact shows that they do not even qualify for the knock out round and they have to go home earlier.
It's a shame that Belgium failed to progress from the group stage to the last 16 but I was expecting it since they lost to Morocco in their previous game. Belgium can't seem to play well in the first two games, so they don't seem motivated to last much longer in the World Cup based on their performances.

On the other group, Germany is now trying hard to win with bigger goal difference and also relying that Japan will be defeated by Spain.
Instead of trying to score as many goals as possible, Germany conceded 2 goal by Costa Rica where the score is currently 2-1. So I think Germany will also come home early in the World Cup, and the big expectations about them are just expectations.
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December 01, 2022, 03:29:16 PM
Belgium didn't qualify for the last 16. They announced a problem within the team a few days ago. This problem was still there. They had trouble finding goals. Mertens and lukaku, with their missed chances, in a way made this draw possible. So Morocco and Croatia are out of this group. I don't think anyone could have imagined that Morocco would come out of this group as the leader. This result might have been a surprise for Morocco too.
It was indeed very surprising what happened in Group F where Morocco appeared very impressive by beating Belgium and Canada and they drew with Croatia. even though Morocco is not very favored to qualify for the round of 16 but Morocco can prove their quality in every match in the group phase. I don't forget to congratulate Morocco for qualifying for the last 16 as group winners followed by Croatia. Belgium has to go home early in the Qatar world cup because they really didn't perform well enough in this world cup. even the Belgium national team coach immediately resigned after failing to bring Belgium through to the last 16.

in another match that is currently taking place where Japan is against Spain and for the time being Japan has been leading with a score of 2-1. meanwhile costa rica is also very impressive because they were able to equalize in this match, maybe bad luck will befall germany in today's match. Let's just wait for the final result in today's game.
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December 01, 2022, 03:29:10 PM
The second halves of the matches started very fast. especially in the Japan-Spain match, I can say that Japan's scoring 2 goals in 3 minutes changed everything. According to these results, Germany has no chance to qualify for the last 16. Japan and Spain will advance to the last 16 together.
Germany also conceded a goal and the match is now a draw. If Spain can't win, it won't matter much for Germany to win. Everything will change depending on the result of the Japan-Spain match.
The Germans will be out from this tournament as Costa Rica have equalised the goal and Germany is now last in their group. This world cup is becoming unpredictable because the countries that we hope to perform well are not performing well.

Three minutes in the second half Japan has equalise the goal by Doan and  Takana scored the second goal at the 48th minutes to lead the match. It is Spain 1-2 Japan,they are presently toping their group with two points ahead of Spain, if the match ends this way. It is a shock as Spain is now second on their group. The Japanese are playing well and not scared of all the big players in Spain.

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December 01, 2022, 03:25:24 PM
The second halves of the matches started very fast. especially in the Japan-Spain match, I can say that Japan's scoring 2 goals in 3 minutes changed everything. According to these results, Germany has no chance to qualify for the last 16. Japan and Spain will advance to the last 16 together.
Germany also conceded a goal and the match is now a draw. If Spain can't win, it won't matter much for Germany to win. Everything will change depending on the result of the Japan-Spain match.
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December 01, 2022, 03:20:06 PM
At the moment, Spain and Germany are both ahead.
Big problem for Germany because the Japanese team have now equalized and scored another goal against Spain, very surprising, I wonder what their coach told them in the halftime break. Costa Rica as well have just scored an equalizing goal, Germany has been wasteful with the many opportunities they had in the first half, Costa Rica started this second half more confident, and it has paid off.
It seemed their hopes were now getting more difficult.
Costa Rica leveled with Germany and Japan is on a good streak by scoring the second goal. This is really exciting I'm confused about which match to watch in this case because both of these matches are really very exciting.
I really like Japan's performance in this match, it will be great if they manage to win and win the group because it will be very surprising Cheesy
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December 01, 2022, 03:19:32 PM
Japan are really pressing well and that is what gave them the first goal. Poor goalkeeping from Unai Simon. Another goal came in now in quick succession but that sure looked out of play. There will be lot of controversy on the second goal. Japan pulling quite some surprise in group stage huh..

Edit: Now Costa Rica equalised with Germany. Roll Eyes
Looks like another surprise in store, Japan just stunned me after the first half by scoring two quick goals as i have no idea what Japan took during the break as Spain was completely dominating the match in the first half  Cheesy. I am watching the Spain Japan match and will watch the Germany match later as i am not having great expectation after their loss against Japan earlier in the tournament.

Edit: Damn, Japan won the match against Spain.
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December 01, 2022, 03:18:09 PM
When Spain underestimated Japan game, which actually played like a spartan, the results would reverse. Here Spain too thinks Japan is not a balanced opponent but unfortunately they are wrong about that. The reverse position that the young Spanish players should consider has not been able to feel like they have won before the final minutes. Japan has a fighter mentality while Spain plays for beauty. I know this is a boomerang for Spain, if we see several times the goalkeeper tries to play the ball in the penalty box to lure the Japanese players.

Spain must be careful with Japan's comeback because for now it can't be safe if Japan continues to press its defense. Grin
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December 01, 2022, 03:16:26 PM
So far, everything is going well for Germany, Gnabry scored in the 10th minute and Germany is in full control of the game, Costa Rica is running on the field without the ball.
You can tell from the way that Germany started that they know that a good win against Costa Rica is the only option they have. They need more than a goal in this game to ensure their place as second in Group E. Jamal Musiala so far has been the man of the match, with more inclusions in play than any other German, It is only a matter of time before he scores too. Sane and Gnabry who scored has also been good.
Yes, victory is everything in this match, Germany cannot draw here again, even though now the first half has finished 1-0 there is still a chance for Costa Rica to reply in the second half, I think Muller and his friends have to score again so they can decided the expectations of the Costa Rican players.


I was surprised that Japan turned things around to 2-1 through Ao Tanaka in 52 minutes. Can Japan qualify for the last 16 with Argentina and others?

Now Spain has to play extra because they are one goal behind from Japan.
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December 01, 2022, 03:16:10 PM
At the moment, Spain and Germany are both ahead.
Big problem for Germany because the Japanese team have now equalized and scored another goal against Spain, very surprising, I wonder what their coach told them in the halftime break. Costa Rica as well have just scored an equalizing goal, Germany has been wasteful with the many opportunities they had in the first half, Costa Rica started this second half more confident, and it has paid off.
legendary
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December 01, 2022, 03:13:35 PM
Japan are really pressing well and that is what gave them the first goal. Poor goalkeeping from Unai Simon. Another goal came in now in quick succession but that sure looked out of play. There will be lot of controversy on the second goal. Japan pulling quite some surprise in group stage huh..

Edit: Now Costa Rica equalised with Germany. Roll Eyes
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December 01, 2022, 03:08:53 PM
In this match, namely Germany against Costa Rica. Germany seems to really play with the maximum. And it seems that Costa Rica is having a hard time getting opportunities. but of course in the second half sometimes things change a lot. so that Germany still cannot be said to be in a safe position. so Germany must be able to maintain their game to continue to suppress Costa Rica and dominate the game until the end.
German have huge pressure on first half and not any different scheme games play last match when draw with Spain, actually have advantage with Germany position lead 1-0 from Costa Rica because other match Spain win from Japan. If the score lasts until the end of the match it is certain that Germany will qualify for the last 16 as runners up.

Costa Rica also performed quite well in the first half, several counter-attacking chances were able to trouble Nuer and one important save made the score 1-0 last in the first half. Second half seemed very interesting for the two national teams because they both had the opportunity to qualify for the round of 16 if they won.
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December 01, 2022, 03:05:54 PM
Spain completely dominated the game and managed to score 1 goal. the temporary score for the Japan vs Spain match is 0-1 over Spain's advantage. Actually the advantage of Spain is a natural thing. but will Japan return to bring miracles like when against Germany. but the spanish attack pattern is really extraordinary. but when Japan gets the ball, I think the Japanese attack becomes dangerous because Japan has speed. but in Japanese body posture clearly lost. so Japan has a little trouble getting opportunities.
We won't see any more miracles here guys, Spain absolutely controlled the match with 86% possession, while on the other side, Japan only had 14%. Japan also doesn't have a single shot on goal. With this result, we'll absolutely see Spain in first place in Group E standings. About predictions, what are your predictions for this match? Will it be a big win for Spain? or will Spain only make 1 additional goal?

Luis Enrique's match strategy is excellent. He is capable of defeating any team with his amazing match strategy. Spain took the lead in just 11 minutes of the match with Alvaro Morata's goal. And now they are not giving the Japanese players any chance to create an attack. Instead of attacking and scoring goals, Spain's players now aim to keep possession of the ball. And this they are doing very well. Since Spain keep the defense tight and then keep possession, they will not concede a goal unless they are extremely unlucky.
Yes Spain should have won without conceding as you say, if they actually keep a similar pattern as half time. In the second half I hope that Spain will continue to dominate the ball possession, so that Japan can't find gaps that can turn things around. Anyway, Spain is the favorite team with a strong squad that is able to survive until the end of the match. If there any surprise from Japan that can make this match a draw 1-1, I'm sure Spain will be able to scored again and get the win.
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December 01, 2022, 03:04:18 PM
Belgium didn't qualify for the last 16. They announced a problem within the team a few days ago. This problem was still there. They had trouble finding goals. Mertens and lukaku, with their missed chances, in a way made this draw possible. So Morocco and Croatia are out of this group. I don't think anyone could have imagined that Morocco would come out of this group as the leader. This result might have been a surprise for Morocco too.

What an unfortunate moment for Belgium (both the teams and supporters), 3 matches and scored 1 goal only, yes it is a big trouble for a team which is currently standing in 2nd position of FIFA ranking.
They have many great players who are playing in world class football club but they played like they have no motivation to win World Cup.
I believe most people predicted that they will be the group winner but the fact shows that they do not even qualify for the knock out round and they have to go home earlier.
On the other group, Germany is now trying hard to win with bigger goal difference and also relying that Japan will be defeated by Spain.

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December 01, 2022, 03:03:36 PM
Half-time:
Croatia 0-0 Belgium


the most worstly offside i have ever seen was at the croatia - belgium game, where this scene caused a penalty for croatia to be blown for var... Shocked
you can now look for which part of the croatian player's body should be here on the offside Roll Eyes


They apparently did bring out this image for analysis and I wondered why? The Croatian used in this analysis seemed very much on to me but there was another player just up ahead. Yeah, this particular player got the ball but the player up ahead was offside and he trued contesting for the ball as well.
Anyway, they've got all the technology and a team of referees on and off the pitch to not make mistakes here. If they are in agreement, we've got no choice but to follow the referees decision.

Germany has been on the prowl against Costa Rica,  so many chances on the box before the first half whistle went but they've only managed one goal. Hope we would be seeing more goals in this second half.
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