Published 08:22 IST, December 2nd 2022
World Cup Day 12 in Memes: Germany flops despite win as Japan & Spain advance into Last 16
The best memes on the Internet after a total of four teams from Group E and F sealed their spots in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 in Qatar on Day 12.
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Day 12 of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar resulted in ar upset for 2014 champions Germany, as y were kcked out of Round of 16 race despite ir 4-2 triumph against Costa Rica. A total of four teams from Group E and F sealed ir spots kckout st, which included Japan, Spain, Morocco, and Croatia. However, Japan’s win over Spain to spoil Germany’s hopes for qualification was one of biggest highlights of day.
Morocco and Croatia qualify for Round of 16, Belgium hes back home
Live action from ongoing marquee tournament kicked off on Thursday with Croatia returning with a draw against . 2 ranked team in FIFA rankings, Belgium. While Morocco claimed a 2-1 victory over Cana to claim top spot in Group F standings, it meant Belgium would finish third. With win, Morocco finished as group toppers, while Croatia qualified as second-placed team.
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Japan scripts ar stunning victory over former champions to earn qualification
Going ahe in day, Japan std ar major victory for m by defeating 2010 World Cup champions Spain. While Spanish footballer Alvaro Morata scored opening goal of match in 11th minute, Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka’s second-half goals me Japan finish at top of Group E standings. This was Japan’s second group st victory, as y kicked off ir campaign with a stunning win over Germany.
Germany flops at FIFA World Cup 2022 despite 4-2 win against Costa Rica
In second Group E match, Germany mand to pick a 4-2 win over Costa Rica, but it wasn’t eugh to take m through to Round of 16. At end of both matches, Japan found mselves at top of points table with six points, while Spain finished second with a win, a draw, a loss, and four points to ir credit. While Germany also scored four points in ir campaign, Spain went on to become second team to qualify from Group E as y h a goal difference of 6, which was five more than that of German side.
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08:22 IST, December 2nd 2022