Spain Legowo receive Japan’s controversial goal

Japan blow Spanish 2-1 of World Cup 2022. Though Samurai Blue’s second goal was controversial, coach Luis Enrico respect the referee’s decision.

Japan versus Spain held at Khalifa Stadium, Doha on Friday (2/12) at early morning WIB match day Finally, the group E World Cup 2022. Japan is capable of overturning the predictions!

Alvaro Morata bawa Spanish took the lead on 11′. Early in the second half, two goals were scored by Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka three minutes apart (48 to 51 minutes), the key to Samurai Blue’s 2–1 victory.

Spanish really dominating the game. The Matador team won possession by 83% to 17%.

Spain also had five out of three shots on target. But what power, the second goal Japan that smells like controversy is a story in itself.

when Japan embarked on a counterattack situation, Doan sent the ball horizontally from the left side of the Spanish goal to the other side.

Kaoru Mitoma chased after him, then sent the decoy in front of the door. Ao Tanaka finished it flawlessly.

Now the problem is that the ball that Mitoma kicked seemed to come out. Even so, referee Victor Gomez checked the VAR and confirmed the goal.

FIFA also reported that the curvature of the ball was not completely out of line. Replays on television are said not to show every angle as a whole.

Spanish coach, Luis Enrico see the replay again during the press conference session. As reported BBCEnrique also thought there was a mistake, but accepted the court judge’s decision.

“I’ve seen the photos, there must be something wrong or fake,” she said.

“I can’t say anything. I respect a lot (the referee’s decision, ed.). I know something will happen because VAR takes a long time,” he continued.

Spain will face Morocco on 6 December World Cup 2022 round of 16.

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