Costa Rica snatched an important 1-0 victory over Japan in the second round of Group E matches, a victory that opened the competition to qualify for the next round between the teams in the group, which also includes Spain and Germany.
Contrary to what was expected, Japan did not complete its impressive start when it defeated Germany in the opening round 2-1, and was defeated by Costa Rica, which Spain inflicted the biggest loss in this tournament and defeated it 7-0 in the first round.
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The game saw little action in the first 45 minutes, which ended in a goalless draw at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, and Japan had their only chance in the 13th minute when winger Ritsu Doan sent a dangerous cross into the face of the goal, but none of his teammates could reach it.
In the second half, Kechicher Fol snatched the winning goal for Costa Rica in the 81st minute.
With this result, the teams of Spain, Costa Rica and Japan are equal with 3 points each, before the other match in the group that will bring together Spain and Germany tonight.
And in the event that Germany wins, all teams will be equal to 3 points, which makes the struggle open to deciding the two qualification cards in the last round, when Japan faces Spain, and Germany meets Costa Rica.