“Super Eagles could have shocked a big team”- Fans’ reactions

The Germans had the sport of their palms, however they threw it away within the closing embers

Japan got here from a purpose deficit to defeat Germany 2-1 of their opening recreation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Germany have been huge favorites to beat Japan when each groups squared off on the Khalifa Worldwide Stadium in Doha. They proved their high quality from the beginning, bossing possession and attacking the Japanese with objective.

Die Mannschaft ultimately obtained their reward within the thirty third minute after Ilkay Gundogan transformed from the spot to make it 1-0.

Kai Havertz put the ball within the web simply earlier than halftime, but it surely was dominated out for offside.

Nonetheless, the Germans nonetheless had momentum. Nevertheless, issues went off the rail within the remaining quarter of the sport.

Ritsu Doan pulled one again for Japan within the seventy fifth minute. Germany went all out looking for an equalizer, however they have been caught off-guard.

Ko Itakura slipped the ball by way of to Takuma Asano, who despatched an outstanding strike into the roof of the web to make it 2-1 for Japan and switch the sport on its head.

Germany pressed onerous for an equalizer, however the Japanese held on sturdy to see out the outcome.

Japan’s victory is the second upset on the World Cup after Argentina’s surprising loss to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Following the outcomes, followers have taken to social media to share their ideas.

The Tremendous Eagles didn’t qualify for the World Cup however after the current shocks, some fans believe Nigeria could have ruffled some feathers if they were present.

This world cup simply dey shock particular person like reside wire?. Yesterday was Argentina, at the moment personal na Germany?. Anyway, implausible efficiency from Japan. #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022

— Dabosede (@Dabosede2) November 23, 2022

This World Cup get as e be oo

— TblackG (@TblackG) November 23, 2022

Sacks go plenry for Coaches after the top of their world cup run?

Rudigar Minamino #Qatar2022 #GlazersOut #المغرب_كرواتيا #GERJPN

— ibadanPR (@industreetblogs) November 23, 2022

I believe we’ll see many groups qualifying to the subsequent spherical with 4 factors ish on this World Cup.

— ‘Dayo (@_Paash_) November 23, 2022

Omo underdogs dey do surprise oo
Gained with reside odds on japan
This World Cup is getting thrilling ??

— emmy__? (@__ra_chid) November 23, 2022

This 12 months’s World Cup can be stuffed with surprises. ?? https://t.co/dnneBQ1lvA pic.twitter.com/toNdCQxzlP

— JustCaleb? (@CalebOlorogun) November 23, 2022

World Cup of upsets
First Argentina, now Germany?#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 #

— Ògá ‘Kúnlé (@kunssky) November 23, 2022

Argentina and Germany no come world cup….na coaching dem nonetheless dey do!! ?

— Oladotun Abimbola (@scomeh7) November 23, 2022

I no know why world cup simply dey candy my belle thank God Nigeria?? no qualify dem go simply spoil persin happiness
thanks Saudi Arabia??
thanks japan??
Iku pa Argentina??
Iku pa Germany??
Tani ku kan??(who’s subsequent??) pic.twitter.com/FIm0qJJNk3

— Afeez Babatunde (@Alaaviz9949) November 23, 2022

A world cup of Upsets, issues I like to see #FIFAWorldCup #JPN

— Oluwatobi Ayinde (@Theayindetobi) November 23, 2022

Tears go too stream for this world cup ???? #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022

— XM4 (@drSoleus1892) November 23, 2022

If Nigeria had gone to the World Cup, we’d in all probability have shocked the world too ?

— Oyindamola? (@dammiedammie35) November 23, 2022

Anyone can beat iyalaya anyone for this World Cup ????

— UNLIMITED_8345 (@adedeji8345) November 23, 2022