Japan players celebrate after the match with Germany
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Japan defeated Germany 2-1 in a World Cup shock on Wednesday as Takuma Asano’s 83rd minute winner stunned the four-time champions.
Ilkay Gundogan had given Germany a first-half lead from the penalty spot before Ritsu Doan equalised in the 75th minute, giving Japan the chance to set up a famous winning goal.