FIFA WC: Japan stage comeback, stun Spain 2-1 to book Round of 16 spot

Japan’ s incredible pressure has led to a 2-1 defeat of Spain, and sent Germany, one of the World Cup’s most historically succesful teams home. Picture: ANP via Getty Images.

QATAR: Japan continued its trend to upset the European teams at the ongoing shoppingmode FIFA World Cup as it staged a comeback in the second half to edge Spain 2-1 in a crucial group E encounter at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.