VIDEO: Japan planning second World Cup shock with double against Spain

Germany is sweating for their World Cup status once again at the hands of Japan, after the latter equalized against Spain just minutes into the second half. Within six minutes, they were in front.

Spain dominated the first half and perhaps were unlucky not to take more advantage of it, but they took the lead with Álvaro Morata’s third goal of the tournament.

Just five minutes into the second half, Ritsu Doan used successful high pressing to snag the ball. He took the ball well, before unleashing a ferocious punch: Unai Simon will still be disappointed in his efforts.

What. A rocket!! ?

This side of Japan is taking you to Spain! ??

Can they turn this around and get a win here… #ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Uy9j42SmFm

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 1, 2022

Japan 1-1

RITSU DOAN! WHAT A GOAL! pic.twitter.com/VJnIArCq1o

– Fast GøaIs (@i6astv) December 1, 2022

JAPAN TIES IT???

As it stands, Japan is in the knockout stage pic.twitter.com/9Q58ke30Vw

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 1, 2022

TANAKA GIVES JAPAN THE ADVANTAGE AGAINST SPAIN

?? JAPAN 2-1 SPAIN ??pic.twitter.com/uyTYzeRtYN

— FIFA World Cup 2022 (@2022_QatarWC) December 1, 2022

They then took the lead soon after, with Doan again as the lead. Whether he leads Germany out will be controversial. It seemed that the ball had gone out before Ao Tanaka shot it to the other side of the box.

After a VAR check, was this confirmed as a goal for Japan? pic.twitter.com/WDmJ1QJAdc

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 1, 2022

In the blink of an eye, Japan changes things! ?

Did he cross the line though…? ?#ITVFútbol | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Y8C5FdBSVK

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 1, 2022

TANAKA GIVES JAPAN THE ADVANTAGE AGAINST SPAIN

?? JAPAN 2-1 SPAIN ??pic.twitter.com/uyTYzeRtYN

— FIFA World Cup 2022 (@2022_QatarWC) December 1, 2022

As it is, Japan will go through as group champions, while Spain would do so in second place by virtue of goal difference. If Costa Rica wins and this result stands, then Spain would clash with Germany.