Match #43 - Japan v. Spain

In.

 

Hhmmm....if Spain and Japan decide to not play too hard and settle for the 0-0 draw, they can knock Germany out and probably CR too since its unlikely they will beat Germany.

A draw wont help CR either since their GD is 1-7

 

If Spain and Japan draw 0-0 and Germany wins 2-0, Germany pips Japan for the second spot on goal difference.

 

If Spain were to lose to Japan, their goal differential wouldn't stay +7!!
Nonetheless, its a tall order for Germany if Spain manages to lose.

 

I'd take my chance with Morocco.
They'd still end up against Portugal/Brazil in next round though

 

Spain not starting Alba, Carvajal, Laporte and Torres. So partial B-team??
Thats interesting since they havent qualified for R16 yet

 

If Costa Rica beat Germany, Spain is screwed as well if they lose to japan.

It makes the group look like this:

1. Japan 6pts
2. Costa Rica 6pts
3. Spain 4pts
4. Germany 1pt

 

But if Spain are tied 1-1 in the 60th minute and Germany are winning 2-0, I can see both teams not trying too hard for the rest of the game

 

Japan close there.

 

Nice goal by Spain.

 

Thats what happens Japan, when you dont have size at the back

 

1-0 Germs

 

If Japan equalizes we're back on yellow card watch... Japan losing 6:3 with Germany.

EDIT: My mistake. Japan beat Germany, so Japan go through at 1:1.

 

1-1

 

My mistake! Japan beat Germany, so Japan now through!

 

And now it gets very interesting, it especially will around the 80th minute if scores stay the same.

Spain are safe. Their GD is +6.
They wont care if they lose.


EDIT: And now its 2-1 Japan