Japan come from behind to controversially beat Spain and dump Germany out

A lengthy VAR check eventually ruled the whole of the ball had not crossed the endline in the lead-up to the winner. 
Japan come from behind to controversially beat Spain and dump Germany out

GAME OF INCHES: Japan's Kaoru Mitoma crosses the ball for his team's second goal. Picture: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022 - 20:55
Gerry Cox in Doha

Japan 2 (Doan 48, Tanaka 51) 

SPAIN 1 (Morata 11) 

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