BREAKING: Like Saudi Arabia, #Japan Stun #Germany In #Qatar #FIFAWorldCup Tie – #GERJPN—-Japan have pulled off the second stunning upset of the Qatar World Cup by beating four-times winners Germany in a dramatic comeback.
In echoes of Argentina’s humiliating defeat to Saudi Arabia yesterday, Germany took the lead through a first-half penalty but a spirited fightback saw the underdogs claim a famous 2-1 victory.
With Costa Rica and fellow World Cup holders Spain still to play, Germany now face an uphill battle to escape the Group of Death.
The result sparked wild scenes of jubilation from Japan’s loyal travelling fans while Germany’s expectant fans could only watch on as horror.
Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan took the lead through a penalty in the first-half with Germany dominating.
But a quick-fire double from Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano turned the tide and set the Samurai Blue on course for a historic win.
