Japan has the possibility of qualifying for the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar this Sunday if they confirm their initial shot against Germany but against Costa Rica, beaten 7-0 by Spain, in the continuity of group E.
The match will be played at Uhmad Bin Ali Stadium in Rayyan with England referee Michael Oliver, who will be assisted by compatriots Stuart Buret and Simon Bennett.
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The match has begun
Japan and Costa Rica meet for the second round of group E in Rayán.
Hymns are played in Rayyan
The iconic and exciting moment of each sports competition resonates for Japan and Costa Rica, accompanied by a good number of fans.
Photo: Giuseppe CACACE/AFP.
The teams take to the field!
Japan, encouraged, and Costa Rica, forced, meet in Rayán for the second round of group E.
Photo: REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Great expectations in Rayán!
Japan has qualification for the round of 16 in their hands, but they know that now they will have to be protagonists, against a beaten rival.
The 2-1 comeback against Germany, four times world champions, was one of the biggest surprises of the first round of the World Cup in Qatar.
Costa Rican players warm up with a giant Japanese flag in the background. Photo: EFE/ José Mendez
Costa Rica make changes to improve on their meager start
DT Luis Fernando Suárez will sign midfielder Gerson Torres for promising 18-year-old winger Jewison Bennette, who plays for Sunderland in England, as well as Kendall Watson for Carlos Martínez at right-back.
Japan makes three substitutions despite the big win
The Asian coach Hajime Moriyasu has chosen to leave out figures such as Junya Ito and Takefusa Kubo, the pearl of the Spanish Real Sociedad, as well as taking over the center forward Daizen Maeda, who will be replaced by Ayase Ueda.
Daizen Maeda started against Germany but will be on the bench against Costa Rica. Photo: REUTERS/Carl Recine
Welcome to a key duel in group E: Japan vs Costa Rica!
The Japanese beat Germany in one of the shocks of the first day, but they have to ratify it against the ‘ticos’, beaten by Spain. Televisa TyC Sport.
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