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At the beginning of this World Cup held in Asia, the Asian team has a blast.
Following Saudi Arabia's defeat of Argentina, Japan defeated Germany yesterday (23rd).
It was similar to the scene where we beat Germany four years ago.
This is reporter Yoo Byung-min.
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Japan blocked Germany's wave of attacks from the beginning, and allowed the first goal through a penalty kick in the 33rd minute of the first half.
Japan, which overcame the crisis by blocking Germany's shooting in the shower with goalkeeper Gonda's spirited save, pierced Germany's tall forest with an average height of 5cm with a quick counterattack, and finally tied the score in the 30th minute of the second half.
After Minamino's shot hit the goalkeeper's hand, Doan, who plays in the German Bundesliga, opened the door for Germany.
And 8 minutes later, Asano received the long ball and hit it with a defender.
Asano is also from the German Bundesliga.
After a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Germany, Japan tangled up on the ground and enjoyed the joy of victory.
[Moriyasu Hajime/Japan national team coach: It is a historic victory, a historic moment.
It is thanks to the players playing in Germany who have learned well.]
Japan's victory over Germany resembled Korea's victory four years ago, like a mirror.
South Korea had the lowest possession of 26%, and Japan had the second lowest possession of 26.2%, scoring two goals in the second half to win. pulled out.
Japan, which defeated Germany in the group of death, increased its chances of advancing to the round of 16, while Germany, which suffered consecutive losses to Korea and Japan, suffered criticism for belittling its opponents with the unique step of 190cm tall defender Rudiger.
(Video editing: Lee Jung-taek)