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CGTN Sports Talk: How many more surprises will Qatar 2022 generate?
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CGTN Sports Talk: How many more surprises will Qatar 2022 generate?

CGTN Sports Talk EP203 Japan shine over Germany.mp3

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Japan secured a second valuable win for an Asian team over a traditional footballing powerhouse at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Germany 2-1 in Group E.

As Spain dominated Costa Rica 7-0 in the other game in the group, Germany are now in a very unfavorable situation in the race for Round of 16 qualification.

In Group F, Belgium struggled against Canada. The Canadians wasted 21 shots and one penalty, but Belgium won 1-0 thanks to Michy Batshuayi's volley in the box.

The victory put the European "Red Devils" at the top of the group after Croatia and Morocco played out a goalless draw in the other game.

Japan's players celebrate during the FIFA World Cup game against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP
Japan's players celebrate during the FIFA World Cup game against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Japan's players celebrate during the FIFA World Cup game against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Gavi (#9) of Spain celebrates after scoring in the FIFA World Cup game against Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP
Gavi (#9) of Spain celebrates after scoring in the FIFA World Cup game against Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Gavi (#9) of Spain celebrates after scoring in the FIFA World Cup game against Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Michy Batshuayi (#23) of Belgium shoots to score in the FIFA World Cup game against Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP
Michy Batshuayi (#23) of Belgium shoots to score in the FIFA World Cup game against Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Michy Batshuayi (#23) of Belgium shoots to score in the FIFA World Cup game against Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Luka Modric (#10) of Croatia dribbles in the FIFA World Cup game against Morocco ar Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP
Luka Modric (#10) of Croatia dribbles in the FIFA World Cup game against Morocco ar Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Luka Modric (#10) of Croatia dribbles in the FIFA World Cup game against Morocco ar Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar, November 23, 2022. /CFP

Host: Li Xiang

Guest: Josh McNally

Cover designer: Feng Yuan

Chief editor: Chen Ran

Supervisor: Zhang Shilei

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