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Croatia beat Japan in World Cup penalty drama to reach quarter-finals - 6 talking points

JAPAN 1-1 CROATIA (1 - 3 PENS): Croatia are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after needing penalties to get past Japan at Al Janoub Stadium

Daily Mirror

Japan team-mates went to school together and made World Cup promise in year book

Kaoru Mitoma and Japan team-mate Ao Tanaka went to school together dreaming of playing in a World Cup - and have a chance of being quarter-finalists if they beat Croatia

Daily Mirror

EXPLAINER: Why Japan's World Cup goal was judged valid

The most controversial goal of the World Cup so far was scored by Japan and it eliminated Germany

The Independent UK

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FIFA finally publish Japan goal video evidence and explain why it was awarded

The decision sparked global debate with the ball seemingly crossing the touchline before Japan's winner

Wales Online

FIFA release new angle of controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup

Ao Tanaka scored a controversial winner for Japan against Spain on Thursday and the goal essentially knocked Germany out of the World Cup

Football London

Goal-line technology now proves Japan goal decision was right as broadcaster releases image

Japan's controversial winning goal against Spain has sparked much debate as it knocked Germany out of the World Cup

Wales Online

Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

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Why Japan’s second goal against Spain was allowed to stand

The whole of the ball must cross the line for it to be out of play and VAR decided that at least some of it was still overhanging

The Guardian - UK

VAR rewards Samurai hustle Victory helped by VAR

A lengthy review by the video assistant referee (VAR) preceded confirmation of Japan's second goal against Spain on Thursday, as the Samurai Blue secured yet another shock win at the Qatar World Cup following last week's victory against powerhouse Germany.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Inside World Cup's crazy night, what big screen showed and Spain's reaction to German woe

At half-time across both of the final matches in Group E everything looked fairly run of the mill, before a remarkable second half in both games and a stunning ending

Daily Mirror

Graeme Souness Japan World Cup goal blast takes fresh twist as Rangers hero gets his wish from FIFA

The pundit was furious with FIFA for not providing evidence that the ball was still in play when Kaoru Mitoma crossed for Ao Tanaka to score the winner.

Daily Record

Spain Survives Moment of Disaster—And May Be Better Off for It

La Furia Roja toed the line of a shock World Cup group stage collapse, but instead came away with a seemingly more favorable knockout stage draw.

Sports Illustrated

Careless Spain get reality check from Japan

DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.

Bangkok Post

Graeme Souness offers Japan World Cup goal conspiracy theory after ‘very peculiar’ Fifa response

Controversy surrounds whether Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma kept the ball in play before Ao Tanaka’s decisive goal to defeat Spain and secure top spot in Group E

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The Guardian - UK

Simón plays Spain into trouble as Japan turn World Cup upside down

Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan won a game that seemed way beyond them in a wild and extraordinary group decider with Unai Simón playing Spain into trouble

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan’s goal that ultimately eliminated Germany counted thanks to the cruelest geometric twist

Yes, this ball is in-bounds!

Evening Standard

Why Japan’s winning goal against Spain at World Cup was allowed to stand by VAR

Japan’s famous 2-1 World Cup victory over Spain was shrouded in controversy and VAR mystery after many felt that their winning goal should have been disallowed.

Wales Online

Graeme Souness suggests 'something untoward is going on' following controversial Japan v Spain goal

Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup due to Japan's debatable winner against Spain

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Wales Online

Referee explains why controversial goal in Japan v Spain game stood despite ball appearing to be out of play

Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup after Japan scored a contentious winning goal against Spain in the final game of Group E

The Independent UK

Japan stun Spain with thrilling comeback to snatch top spot amid breathtaking World Cup drama

Japan 2-1 Spain: Ao Tanaka’s goal earned a win and top spot from Group E as La Furia Roja scraped through in second ahead of Germany

Evening Standard

Japan 2-1 Spain: Samurai Blue produce incredible World Cup turnaround to win Group E and send Germany home

Japan produced an extraordinary turnaround against Spain to storm into the World Cup knockout rounds and top Group E, sending Germany home on another wild night of drama in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Japan vs Spain lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Spain have key duo Gavi and Rodri fit for their final World Cup Group E clash with Japan tonight.

Daily Mirror

Japan star perfectly predicted how they'd beat "best team in the world" Germany

Japan produced yet another World Cup shock as they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 with a number of Premier League stars on show including Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma

Daily Mirror

Arsenal signing denied work permit and rising Premier League star key to Japan hopes

WORLD CUP 2022 PREVIEW: JAPAN. The Samurai Blue are hoping to make it past the last-16 for the first time in Qatar, but face a tricky task against European powerhouses Germany and Spain

Daily Mirror

Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal transfer update after fringe players fail to impress

The lack of depth in Mikel Arteta's squad was obvious on Wednesday night - as Arsenal were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Premier League rivals Brighton at the Emirates

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