Japan beat Spain to win Group E on dramatic night in World Cup (updated-1)


DOHA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Japan came back from one goal down to claim a 2-1 victory over Spain and top Group E of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

Second-half goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka overturned Alvaro Morata's opener for Spain.

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