Japan scored twice early in the second half to come up from behind and defeat Spain 2-1, and then advance to the round of 16 of the World Cup.
Alvaro Morata scored first for Spain in the 11th minute at the Al Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday, but Japan rallied after halftime. The Spanish striker rose highest to head a cross home, scoring his third goal in the tournament.
Ritsu Doan equalised in the 48th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box just minutes after coming on as a substitute at halftime, and Ao Tanaka added the second one from close range a few minutes later.
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