Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Germany shocked by Japan, Spain hit seven goals

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 23 Nov 2022 23:41
3 Min Read

While Germany's insecurities were revived by its defeat against Japan, Spain utterly defeated Costa Rica keeping its nets clean the whole game.

  • x
  • Germany shocked by Japan, Spain hit seven goals
    Japan's Maya Yoshida and Japan's Ko Itakura celebrate after their team scored the second goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Germany and Japan, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

On Wednesday, Japan demonstrated an incredible comeback to upset Germany in their World Cup opening, while Spain got off to a flying start by defeating Costa Rica by a score of seven.

On the fourth day of competition in Qatar, Croatia, the 2018 champions, drew with Morocco, and Belgium played Canada late in the day.

Germany entered the World Cup determined to avoid the humiliation of 2018, when they were eliminated at the tournament's earliest stage since 1938 as the defending champions.

Germany's Ilkay Gundogan's goal from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute put Hansi Flick's team on track for their first victory.

However, they later paid for their lost opportunities as Ritsu Doan of the Blue Samurai equalized the score in the 75th minute.

Eight minutes later, fellow replacement Takuma Asano, a Bundesliga player like Doan, completed a miraculous comeback by blasting the ball home to give Japan a renowned 2-1 triumph.

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said, "The players came together as one squad, we prepared properly, and we stuck in there, and that's what led to the win."

With Spain coming up next, Germany is once again in danger of suffering another World Cup disgrace.

Related News

Klyuchevskoy volcano erupts hours after 8.8 quake in Kamchatka

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka

According to Bayern striker Thomas Mueller, it is "ludicrous" that we are now standing here with a loss.

Spain crushes Costa Rica 

Spain's World Cup debut in Qatar was markedly different from Germany's, as Luis Enrique's team destroyed Costa Rica 7-0 at Al Thumama Stadium to earn their biggest-ever victory.

Prior to two goals from Ferran Torres on each side of halftime, the first of which was a penalty, Dani Olmo and Marco Asensio each scored.

Gavi, who is 18 years old, scored their fifth goal, making him the youngest World Cup goal scorer since Pele, who did so in 1958 at the age of 17.

Then, with goals from Carlos Soler and Alvaro Morata, the 2010 world champions sealed their resounding victory.

After the game, Luis Enrique praised his team as "superb" before adding, "We still have room to improve."

Belgium vs Canada

Belgium's team managed to win 1-0 over a Canada team playing in their first World Cup game in 36 years thanks to a goal by Michy Batshuayi in the first half.

Alphonso Davies' initial penalty kick was saved by Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, and against the flow of play, Batshuayi scored the game's first goal in the 44th minute.

The loud crowd encouraged John Herdman's Canada, who also had another strong penalty appeal denied and controlled the second half but to no avail.

Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's all-time leading scorer, was out due to injury, and they fought the entire game to keep up with Canada's forwards' pace.

  • World Cup
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Canada
  • Japan

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS