And Hansi Feck completely ruined the momentum of Germany by taking off Musiala and Gundogan
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Yessss for Asia, beating two of the favorites and deservedly so!
i am so proud right now
i am so proud right now
What a result. Especially given the way the game was going too, makes it even crazier than the Saudi win. Getting battered and then suddenly it clicks and you turn it around.
Germany vs Spain is now a must win for them.
Germany vs Spain is now a must win for them.
England will have a free run if this continues.
That's completely on Flick - out thought. Lulled into absolute complacency, team just strolled around and then when Japan changed it up, had no way to up their energy and urgency. I have zero expectation to go win the cup but, didn't expect to be embarrassed again in the opening game like that.
Loving the Japanese spirit... and I ain't talking about sake.
Look at this...
Both 2014 finalist lost against Asian teams. Germany 2nd consecutive lost by Asian teams in WC??
Where's the poster that says it's shameful that this WC have more Asian countries than South American countries?
Where's the poster that says it's shameful that this WC have more Asian countries than South American countries?
Where the feck was sane?
Why is the corpse of goetze still in the team?
Why is the corpse of goetze still in the team?
You have to admire the Japanese, best, most civil people on the planet. No shithousery or time wasting even after going up against the mighty Germany. Respect!
Sane is injured
I knew Japan could score a few against this shaky defence, they just needed a little luck and to stay in the game. Love it!
Honestly, I wasn't actually that impressed with Germany throughout. They had a lot possession, but they didn't create many chances; that on top of having a poor forward line is not a great combination. They looked dodgy defensively throughout the game, also.
Fun game. Happy for Japan. Germany looked like they played with a 1-man (Rudiger) backline at times. They're nowhere near clinical enough upfront to get away with that. Musiala, even though he missed a couple of chances, was excellent.
England have the most expensive squad on the tournament and have had very good results in the last 5 years. They're one of the favorites, for sure.
I meant nobody expected Croatia or England to get to the semi in 2018. Considering the quality of England entering this tournament you woudn't have expected them to get to the semi or final this year either but nobody looks that good. Even teams that have played well (like France/England) have looked pretty shaky at the back!
what a game haha
They have France in the QF.
Great game. Always great to see Germany lose. Beautiful scenes.
Germany should play with as many Bayern players as possible and complement with some Bayern II players
Hats off to Japan! In the 2nd half they were superb! Deserved to win.
That was so unnecessary. We wasted so many good chances, Flick subbed of our control with Gündogan and Musiala and Süle and Schlotterbeck both are equally to blame for the 2nd goal.
Karma. What a tit.
Rodri?
So how is European dominance overrated then? Genuinely curious.
2006 All European final, All European semi finals
2010 All European final, 3/4 semi finalists
2014 European winner
2018 All European final, All European semi finals, 6/8 European Quarter finalists
That’s about as dominant as it gets in World Cup terms. Two of the last 4 world cups it’s been only European teams in the semis. The depth in Europe is ridiculous tbf.
Of the last 32 quarter finalists, 19 have been European, 11 South American of which 7 have been Argentina and Brazil, 1 Central American, and 1 African. Dominance.
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And their fans tidy the stadium when they leave too. They even did it on the opening game when Japan weren’t even playing!
Germany with the old long ball tactic.
Outplayed and outran. No idea what Neuer was at on the second, should have closed that angle down quicker.
Outplayed and outran. No idea what Neuer was at on the second, should have closed that angle down quicker.
Japenese keeper made a big error conceding the penalty, but made up for it 2nd half with some good stops. Neuer made a great stop 2nd half but was guilty on their 2nd goal.
Japs have always been good technically and do the basics well. It makes them tricky opponents despite other limitations they might have.
Hipsters got shown up today.
That was terrible from Flick.
He took Muller and Gundogan off before the Japanese goals and then Muisala with 20 minutes still to go, he killed any chance for the Germans to win.
He took Muller and Gundogan off before the Japanese goals and then Muisala with 20 minutes still to go, he killed any chance for the Germans to win.
As a United fan you should know that cost doesn't mean quality.
As an Everton fan I know that too.
Great 2nd half from Japan. The better team performance deservedly won. Germany need a 2nd decent defender next to Rüdiger.
Hasn’t affected England or France so far. Gotta give Japan and KSA their credit.
What a comeback from Japan. Prime wc football.
Honestly I think Germany played well for about 70 minutes. Subs were horrible.
Only 3 so far but when you get shock results like yesterday’s Saudi Arabia’s one against Argentina and now the Japanese getting one against Germany, that makes up for those boring nil nils.
Not enough people have asked where Sane was...
Maybe. Might just be a weeb