Late Japanese goals break German hearts

DAYS after Saudi Arabia upset Argentina 2-1, football fans witnessed another World Cup shock, as substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals to give Japan a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany.

Ilkay Gundogan gave four-time champions Germany the lead with a penalty, but Doan, who plays for German club Freiburg, pounced on a rebound to equalise after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer blocked a shot from Takumi Minamino.

Asano, who plays for German club Bochum, sprinted clear of Nico

With elections approaching, it is not unusual for certain politicians to promise the moon to pursue voters, just like that $1.5 billion highway project!

NISHANT SINGH Lautoka

Schlotterbeck and beat Neuer from a narrow angle to send Japanese fans into state of frenzy. The 2022 World Cup continues to produce upsets, as Brazil took on Serbia this morning! Go Brazil, go!

RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Nadawa, Nasinu of the Rugby League World Cup.

Now it’s Saudi Arabia which sent shock waves at the Soccer World Cup.

The nation’s joy was such that their King declared a public holiday.

This coming from the second lowest rated team.

Can it be what you call self-belief and motivation.

Hope these examples inspire more sporting teams and individuals facing obstacles in the face of their ambition. FLOYD ROBINSON Nasese, Suva

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Picture: Jewel SAMAD/AFP Japan’s forwars Takuma Asano (No.18) scores his team’s second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022.