On the 27th, the second round of Group E of the World Cup group stage, Japan vs Costa Rica. 0-1, Japan lost upset and did not qualify early. In this game, Japan obviously did not make a difference in the first half. In the second half, 343 changes were made, but 1 mistake buried the good game. Costa Rica's 1-0 victory over Japan was also a great result for Germany: even if they lost to Spain, Germany had a chance of qualifying in the final round.
In the first group stage match, Japan upset Germany 2-1, while Costa Rica lost 7-0 to Spain. In this match, Japan rotated 5 people, with Hiroki Sakai, Kenhide Kubo, Bi Tanaka, Junya Ito and Dairan Maeda sitting on the bench. Judging from this move, Japan's goal is not only to win, but also to beat Spain in the final round of the group stage.
The early World Cup match is not fast-paced. Although Costa Rica occupies 60% of the possession, it basically cannot create a threatening attack; Japan "ceded" possession and focused on quick counterattacks. In the first half, the two teams were lackluster, with a total of 5 shots on goal, 0 shots on target, 0-0 white rolls. 25 World Cup group games, 12 of which were drawn 0-0 at half-time.
Yibian fought again, Japan changed 2 people in a row, Ito Yoki, Asano Takuma appeared, replaced Yuto Nagatomo and Kiyo Ueda. Japan suddenly picked up speed, increasing possession to 50%, constantly threatening Costa Rica. In the 62nd minute, Kaoru Mikasa, who played in Brighton in the Premier League, appeared, and the Japanese team changed 343!
In the 71st minute, Junya Ito broke through to create a free kick, almost on the line of the big penalty area, and Kamada's powerful shot was blocked by the wall.
In the 81st minute, Costa Rica broke the deadlock: Japan's backfield clearance consecutive mistakes, Freer left foot shot on the line of the penalty area, Japanese goalkeeper Shuichi Kwonda touched the ball, but still could not stop the ball into the net, Costa Rica 1-0 lead! This was only Costa Rica's first shot on target.
Costa Rica is ahead of Japan, which is a wonderful result for Germany, who are in the same group. The Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium also saw a number of German fans cheering Costa Rica.
Six minutes into injury time, Japan launched a fierce attack. Kaoru Mikasa on the left wing frequently broke through to create chances, but unfortunately Japan's 13 shots on goal failed to translate into goals. In the stands, there were Costa Rica in tears, eager to win the World Cup; Japanese fans are anxious. Throughout the game, Japan played steadily, but one mistake buried the good situation. 0-1, Japan lost and did not qualify early.