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Although there are still two games left in the group stage, Japan was literally wrapped up in a festive atmosphere.
Even after the match against Germany, the streets of the city were crowded with people trying to enjoy the afterglow of victory.
On the other hand, after losing to Korea and this time to Japan in the World Cup, German fans couldn't hide their disappointment.
This is reporter Ahn Sang-woo.
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When the signal changes, they run out onto the road cheering as if they had promised.
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The police ask for order to be maintained, but the roads are quickly filled with citizens reveling in victory.
When the Japanese national soccer team won a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Germany, the favorite for the championship last night (23rd), festivals took place all over the city, including Tokyo and Osaka.
[Japanese soccer fan: I did it!
I was believing
The best in Japan.]
[Japanese soccer fan: I believed in victory.
It's the best.]
This is the first time Japan has defeated Germany in a World Cup.
Major Japanese newspapers reported the victory on the front pages, and even the prime minister came forward to congratulate the victory.
[Fumio Kishida/Prime Minister of Japan: I think it was a wonderful match that demonstrated the team's organizational skills, mindset, and commanding power of the coach.] As the reverse play
unfolded, joy and sorrow were mixed in the stands of both countries.
The Japanese spectators cheered, and the German spectators watched the game with folded arms or a calm expression.
After the match ended in a come-from-behind defeat, German fans hung their heads.
[German football fan: I don't understand.
It's disappointing that the world's strongest German soccer team lost.]
The German fans cheering outside the stadium also couldn't leave their seats easily.
(Video editing: Choi Hye-young)