Japan lost the benefit of its feat signed Wednesday once morest Germany in the World Cup in Qatar. The selection of Hajime Moriyasu, yet dominating, lost 1-0 to Costa Rica in the 2nd day of group E.
Spanked 7-0 by Spain 4 days earlier, Costa Rica forced the decision in the 81st minute on their first – and only – real chance. An opportunity due to a poor Japanese raise, which Keysher Fuller took advantage of by narrowly lobbing a too advanced Shuichi Gonda in front of the Japanese cage.
Dominating – especially in the 2nd half -, Japan never found the solution once morest a Costa Rican defense which was able to be forgiven for its initial rout. Keylor Navas was rarely put in danger, his only decisive save occurring in the 88th on a shot from Daichi Kamada.
Luis Fernando Suarez’s Costa Rica will try to continue to play spoilsport in this pool on Thursday once morest Germany, who challenge Spain tonight. The Japanese Samuraï Blue will play their qualification for the round of 16 once morest La Roja on Thursday evening.
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