Japan pulled off its second World Cup shock upset to beat 2010 champions Spain 2-1 on Thursday to send their opponents through to the last 16.
Going 1–0 down at the halftime break and certain an early exit from the World Cup, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu reorganized his side to give them more attacking bite and within six minutes Samurai Blue were ahead. Were.
In the 48th minute, one of the substitutes, Ritsu Doon, fired a shot from the edge of the box which Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon – whose poor clearance posed a threat – could not keep out.