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FIFA World Cup 2022: Jammin’ Japan!

Asian giants stun former champions Germany 2-1 at the Khalifa International stadium to claim second upset win of World Cup after Saudi’s conquest over Argentina

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Japan’s Takuma Asano (centre) scores against Germany at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium. Pic/AFP

Japan’s Takuma Asano (centre) scores against Germany at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium. Pic/AFP

Germany have work to do to get their new-look World Cup attack to click after Kai Havertz and teenager Jamal Musiala spurned chances, allowing Japan to pull off a stunning 2-1 defeat to Japan on Wednesday. 

Gundogan scores opener

The Germans led for much of the match thanks to a first half-penalty from Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, but when they needed Chelsea forward Havertz and his Bayern Munich strike partner Musiala to put the game to bed, they were left wanting. 

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