The World Cup matches in Groups E and F begin the second round tonight. As a result, Japan lost 1-0 to Costa Rica with the initiative in the field. Belgium's golden generation faced the fierce Morocco and lost 0-2!
# Group E: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica #
Japan took the initiative in the game, and possession exceeded 60% in the second half, with 13 shots and three shots on target, but they were unable to bear fruit. Instead, Costa Rica took a chance and won the game!
The only goal of the game came in the 81st minute, when Maya Yoshida's relief was a little careless, and the ball was not far away. Costa Rica's Tejeda scored the ball and calmly distributed it to Fuller, who aimed at the far corner with a beautiful arc. Japanese goalkeeper Shuichi Kwonda, who was standing a little higher, struggled to stretch his body, and his fingertips even touched the ball, but still could not stop the ball from spinning into the goal.
# Morihoichi apologizes #
Japan coach Morihoichi said after the game: "Apart from being scored by the opponent, the game went as we wanted, but the result was not satisfactory, I am sorry. ”
Takuma Asano, who beat Germany in their last match, did not score against Costa Rica
Morihoichi said: "We couldn't score until the end and the opponent was very strong, so the result was not ideal for us. Then we're going to switch to the next game and get ready to bring a good result to all of us who support us. Apart from conceding a goal, we did not give the opponent a chance, as we had hoped, we created an offensive opportunity and went to score, however, the result was not as we wanted. ”
Mori added: "For the next game against Spain, we will do our best to prepare for the victory, make the most of our strengths and not let them get the upper hand. I'm sorry we didn't get a result today with the support of local fans and people. We will do our best to achieve results in the third round to satisfy the fans. ”
# Group F: Belgium 0-2 Morocco #
Morocco scored a goal in first-half injury time, but was disallowed for offside!
In the 72nd minute of the second half, Sabiri took a small angle free kick directly from the left side of the penalty area, Courtois was ill-prepared and the ball flew in from under the armpit! Morocco 1-0 Belgium! Sabiri's goal was also the first direct free-kick score of this World Cup!
In injury time, Morocco played a sharp counterattack, and Abu Hale received a cross from Ziyech and pushed the goal! Morocco sealed a 2-0 win! Morocco became the first African team to win over Belgium at the World Cup.