Germany got the World Cup off to a flying start in Qatar, with Hansi Flick’s side beaten 2-1 by Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium.

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Germany unexpectedly lost to Japan at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Gundogan opened the scoring against Germany in the 33rd minute with a penalty, and everything went according to plan. Moreover, before the break, the multiple world champion also allowed herself some mistakes.

As the end of the match approached, the Japanese put more and more pressure on the German defense, which “breathed harder and harder”.

Ritsu Doan (75′) equalized and the Japanese felt that more could be done.

Defensive lethargy of the Germans allowed the Japanese to score again: Takuma Asano (83′) scored from a short corner, and among the Asian fans, a fairy was ignited. 42,608 spectators attended the match.

Know:

• It will be recalled that Germany won the title of world champion four times: in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014 editions.

Wednesday matches of the World Cup 2022 Qatar

Croatia vs Morocco 0-0

Germany vs. Japan 1-2

Spain – Costa Rica (from 18:00)

Belgium – Canada (from 21:00).

• What happened on Tuesday at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Saudi Arabia shock with Argentina/France, easy win with Australia

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