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This week saw an Spanish national team experience an up and down. The majority of Spanish news outlets had a negative view about their Spanish team’s performance, following their “dismal” loss to Japan and saw the team falling down to second. After Germany’s stunning win over Costa Rica which ensured Spain’s spot in the group stage this year, the Spanish team has been receiving the appreciation they deserve. Although Spain did not perform at their peak, it is important to remember that they reached the knockout round of an international tournament. Germany’s amazing performances merit recognition and appreciation.

1. What reaction did the Spanish media after Japan’s loss?

In the wake of the Spanish team’s loss against Japan in the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the Spanish media quickly react with a feelings of shame and disappointment. There were many Spanish newspaper and magazines joined on the performances that the Spanish team and issued sharp criticisms. The mood in Spanish media was summed up with headlines like “We are ashamed” and “Dismal Defeat”. Due to the poor performance of the team, Luis Enrique was publicly criticised and was subject to rigorous scrutiny.

2. What was Germany did to allow Spain in order to make it to the next round?

After the humiliating defeat of Japan by the Spanish national team in the round 16 during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 in Japan, the Spanish media was not impressed. Spain was excluded from the event as a result of this defeat. The Spanish media heavily criticised the team’s performance, due in large part to their absence of urgency as well as tactical mistakes. The 4-0 win by Germany against South Africa enabled the Spanish team to progress to round 16 Germany took the match to a tee and Spain together with China and Germany were allowed to progress to round 16.

3. Which footballer who scored the opening goal in the match against Japan for Spain?

Spain has been awash with excitement over the news about the Spanish team’s loss to Japan. Newspapers have noted the team’s “dismal” results. The most notable aspects of the match was that the team’s first goal Spanish team, not by anyone other than the legendary midfielder Andres Iniesta. Iniesta’s goal marked the first occasion that Spain had scored during the match which was an important moment for the Spanish team, since they gained an essential lead which, ultimately did not suffice to stop them from losing.

4. What was the time it required for the first Spain goal to be recorded?

Spain’s defeat against Japan during the 2018 Women’s World Cup was a embarrassing experience for the team led by head coach Luis Enrique, one that was met with criticism by the Spanish press. The following day, questions were asked about the team’s performance, particularly concerning the length of that it took to get their first goal. The Spanish team did manage to even the score at the end of the second quarter with a penalty in the 61st minute. This performance is far from what they expected. This lack of a quick-fire reaction to the Japanese side’s early goal was a defining feature of the Spanish side’s overall performance, that resulted in a 4-2 loss.

5. Which team member scored two goals in favor of Japan in the game?

The recent reports in Spanish papers praising Luis’s team’s “dismal performance to Japan 5, have sparked much debate and discussion. It is worth examining the goals scored by Japan in the game to provide an even more detailed analysis. First, the goal made in the 41st minutes with Japanese forward Yuya Osako. He smashed into the net following a precise Keisuke Honda corner strike. In the 44th minute Takashi Inui scored his second goal. He fired from an angle sharp and powerful.

6. Did Japan’s win be a positive sign for the position they are in in the group?

The victory that swept Japan over Spain in Group D was praised extensively and has been hailed as an achievement that is significant to the Asian nation. This was the outcome of a well-executed strategy, and Japan performing at a high level of technical and tactical proficiency that embarrassed their more renowned opposition. This was Japan’s first win against an European squad in World Cup history, which is a huge step forward for the image of Japan’s football team. Japan has now secured the top place in the group with 4 points, after just two games. Their qualification for the knockout round of the tournament will be established if they defeat Poland or draw against Poland.

A Short Summary

Spain might have advanced to the round of 16 However, their performance in the round of 16 against Japan has caused discontent among Spanish media outlets. Even though they’re grateful to Germany for rising from the ashes to save their team, the Spanish national team must work on their performance in order to make their way to the next round of the competition. Spain might lose their spot in the World Cup if they don’t make improvements.