Another day, another World Cup shock.
Germany arrived in Qatar among the pre-tournament favourites, but two Japan stars plying their trade in the Bundesliga, Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano, both scored in the space of eight second-half minutes to put Hansi Flick's side on the verge of elimination after just one game.
Germany had taken the lead in the first period, Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan coolly scoring from the penalty spot. And they had looked like easing to victory in the opening 60 minutes, with the Japanese seemingly overawed by the occasion.
