That gave Asano enough time to pounce on Ko Itakura’s long ball and execute a brilliant piece of control – reminiscent of Dennis Bergkamp’s for Argentina against the Netherlands at the 1998 World Cup – and beat Manuel Neuer in wild celebration between the blue sections. Stadium.
Ahead of the turnaround, the game saw Germany playmaker Jamal Musiala thrust into the spotlight as the 19-year-old displayed excellent attacking skills as Die Mannschaft led the way.
But the script was rewritten by Japan’s super substitutes, and the Samurai Blue have taken early control of Group E and with Spain the pressure is well and truly on for the Germans.
Germany vs Japan Score
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
| Germany | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Japan | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Goals:
GER – Ilkay Gundogan – 33 Min
JAP – Ritsu Doan – 75 Min
JAP – Takuma Asano – 83 Min
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Confirmed lineups:
Germany (4-2-3-1, right to left):
1. Newer (GK) – 23. Sloterbeck, 15. Sule, 2. Rudiger, 3. Hair — 6. Kimich — 21. Gundogan, — 14. Musiala, 10. Gnabry, 13. Muller – 7. Havertz
Japan (4-3-3, right to left):
12. Gonda (GK) — 19. Sakai, 4. Itakura, 16. Yoshida, 5. Nagatomo, 7. Tanaka, 6. Endo, 14. Ito — 15. Kamada 18. Cube, 10. Maida
Germany vs Japan Live Updates, 2022 World Cup Highlights
Full-Time: Germany 1 – 2 Japan
It’s a famous result for the Samurai Blue who pulled off a thrilling comeback win, while it’s a case of deja-vu for Germany as they lose yet another World Cup opener.
90th minute+2: Germany is losing their opening game in a World Cup finals tournament for the second time in a row. The last time they lost in the World Cup was in 1978 when they led at halftime.
85th minute: The goal came from a long ball forward that Takuma Asano controlled beautifully before beating Niko Sloterbeck and firing a close-range, angled shot into the net.
74' Germany 1-0 Japan
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 23, 2022
83' Germany 1-2 Japan
🚨 JAPAN WITH THE COMEBACK 🚨 pic.twitter.com/RDJthRTMB8
83rd minute: GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL – Japan – Takuma Asano bagged another goal and success to keep the country a step further
75th minute: GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL – Japan equalizes! Neuer could only deflect the 10’s angled shot into the path of substitute Ritsu Doan, who volleyed the ball into the net.
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A closer look at Japan's equalizer by Ritsu Doan 🔥🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/zifs4fAWN6
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 23, 2022
73rd minute: Incredible save! With a world-class save to keep out Junya Eto’o, Manuel Neuer stretched out a hand to push away the Reims winger’s effort and Hiroki Sakai could only bowl over the rebound.
70th minute: Double save from Shuchi Gonda! The Japan goalkeeper parried Serge Gnabry’s close-range header into the path of the Bayern Munich man but was equalized by Gnabry’s subsequent shot. Nail clippers for Japan.
68th minute: Antonio Rudiger makes a timely block to prevent Takuma Asano’s close-range shot from getting anywhere near Manuel Neuer in the German goal, but Die Mannschaft are struggling to protect their lead.
66th minute: Takuma Asano looked bright from the moment he came on and his shot from a tight angle deflected wide, winning Japan a corner from which Ko Itakura’s effort was blocked. Samurai Blue did not give up in their search for an equalizer.
59th minute: Two of the game’s best players combined to create a great chance for Germany, Jamal Musiala playing in a beautiful low shot past Ilkay Gundogan that hit the outside of the post and went wide.
56th minute: Double substitution for Japan, with Yuto Nagatomo coming on for Kaoru Mitoma and Takuma Asano coming on for Dezen Maeda. Samurai Blue still looks dangerous in Flash, but perhaps fresh legs will motivate them.
50th minute: Jamal Musiala dances through Japan’s defense and almost – almost – scored one of the goals of the tournament so far, sending his shot over the top as he did all the hard work. Amazing stuff from the 19-year-old winger.
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Didn’t get the finish but it’s clear Jamal Musiala is a serious baller 🙌#ITVFootball | #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/L48XptQay2
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022
47th minute: Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu came on for Japan as the second half got underway, replacing Takefusa Kubo, but it was Germany’s Serge Gnabry who claimed the first chance of the second half, firing over the crossbar from an acute angle inside Japan. Box.
Half time: Germany 1-0 Japan
Germany lead Japan 1-0 after Ilkay Gundogan’s penalty kick separated the two teams at the break at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Die Mannschaft created the better chances in the opening period and Kai Havertz almost doubled their lead before the interval when he poked home from an offside position.
But Japan is still in the game and looks dangerous on the break, with Junya Eto’o providing pace on the right wing and Dazen Maeda looking lively up top.
Germany is on their way to victory, but it won’t blow anyone away here.
45th min+4: Kai Havertz fires the ball into the net at the end of a beautiful German passing move but the goal is ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR check.
44th minute: Jamal Usiala creates an inch of space for himself on the edge of the Japan box and fires a powerful shot just wide of the crossbar. Great skill from the Bayern Munich attacker – this game could play after a few cool periods.
41st minute: Japan fail to muster much of a response after falling behind, and allowing Germany to pass the ball calmly as they search for a second goal before halftime, Joshua Kimmich fires over the crossbar from outside the penalty area.
33rd minute: GOOOOOALLLL! Ilkay Gundogan calmly slotted the penalty into the left center of the net after Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda tripped David Raum in the box. That gives Germany the lead they deserve on the balance of play here.
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GERMANY SCORES ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP 🇩🇪
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 23, 2022
Too easy for İlkay Gündoğan 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ew1fDKQnLa
31st minute: Penalty to Germany!
29th minute: Ilkay Gundogan misses two chances! First he fired straight at Shuichi Gonda from outside the box, and the Manchester City player then started a move rather than finishing with a chance to shoot inside the box, but his effort was deflected wide.
27th minute: Every time Germany gets close to Japan’s penalty area, there are seven or eight blue shirts in front of them. Kai Havertz is expected to play as the lone striker but has been given no room to operate.
20th minute: Germany is creating chances now, with Joshua Kimmich testing Shuichi Gonda from outside the box, but Japan is still finding space behind Die Mannschaft’s seemingly shaky rearguard. It’s hard to predict which way the opening goal might go here.
16th minute: Chance! Antonio Rudiger headed just wide from Joshua Kimmich’s corner, and the Real Madrid defender really should have done better there as Germany created the first real opening of the game.
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Rüdiger gets a look at goal but it’s off target 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/Ht28UUMbik
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 23, 2022
12th minute: The atmosphere is strangely calm as Germany starts to dominate the ball here. Die Mannschaft need to settle into this game after nearly undoing it in the first 10 minutes, but they are struggling to penetrate the compact Japan defense.
8th minute: Japan has the ball in the net but is ruled out for offside. Ilkay Gundogan took possession in the center circle and Japan crossed to Junya Ito, but Dejan Maeda was offside when he moved in to score.
6th minute: The Japanese fans have brought out the drums and are banging on them with glee as the two teams get their bearings in this Group E opener. They will be hoping their team can find some rhythm.
1st minute: Here we go as Germany looks to avoid another group stage exit in the World Cup final – their first exit at the 2018 World Cup.
2 minutes from kick-off: Germany players let their emotions out in a team photo after being banned from wearing OneLove armbands at the 2022 World Cup.
Germany’s team photo after not being allowed to wear the One Love armband… 🫢 pic.twitter.com/pzLVPbPso0
— 90min (@90min_Football) November 23, 2022
5 minutes from kick-off: The players are making their way out to the Khalifa International Stadium. There is a pleasant atmosphere and pink afternoon light on the stand. We could be in for a treat here.
Germany vs Japan lineup, team news
Germany will be without two famous forwards in this World Cup Marco Reus and Timo Werner, who both picked up injuries at bad times. Veteran Thomas Müller injured his groin last month and is unlikely to feature in the opening game.
Leeroy Sane has also been ruled out of the opener due to a knee problem.
Germany (4-2-3-1, right to left):
1. Newer (GK) – 23. Sloterbeck, 15. Sule, 2. Rudiger, 3. Hair — 6. Kimich — 21. Gundogan, — 14. Musiala, 10. Gnabry, 13. Muller – 7. Havertz
Due to injury, Japan had to place Yuta Nakayama in the final squad, while Takefusa Kubo managed to pull off the injury in time.
Japan (4-3-3, right to left):
12. Gonda (GK) — 19. Sakai, 4. Itakura, 16. Yoshida, 5. Nagatomo, 7. Tanaka, 6. Endo, 14. Ito — 15. Kamada 18. Cube, 10. Maida
Germany vs Japan Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s how you can see all the action in the major global regions.
| Country | Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming |
| USA | Wed, Nov. 23 | 08:00 ET | FS1, Telemundo | fuboTV, Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Deportes site/app, Peacock |
| Canada | Wed, Nov. 23 | 08:00 EST | TSN, RDS (French) | TSN site/app |
| UK | Wed, Nov. 23 | 13:00 GMT | ITV 1, STV (Scotland) | ITV Hub / ITVX, STV Player (Scotland) |
| Australia | Thu, Nov. 24 | 00:00 AEDT | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | Wed, Nov. 23 | 18:30 IST | Sports18 | Voot, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | Wed, Nov. 23 | 21:00 HKT | Now TV (Ch. 616, 618) | Now TV |
| Malaysia | Wed, Nov. 23 | 21:00 MYT | Astro | Astro GO |
| Singapore | Wed, Nov. 23 | 21:00 SGT | StarHub (Ch. 251/252), Singtel TV | Singtel TV GO, CAST, StarHub TV+, MeWatch |
| New Zealand | Thu, Nov. 24 | 02:00 NZDT | Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports | Sky Go, Sky Sport NOW |
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