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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

State Japan left World Cup dressing room in after stunning Germany win speaks volumes

Japan showed their class on and off the pitch as they pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Germany at the World Cup.

After sensational goals from Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano completed an incredible comeback against the 2014 champions, the Samurai Blue players and staff left their dressing room spotless, while travelling supporters unselfishly cleaned the stands of the Khalifa International Stadium.

In typically classy fashion, Japan's fans stayed behind well after full-time to tidy their zone - as opposed to simply revelling in their nation's triumph and disregarding the stadium workers' gruelling post-match duties. The players and staff, meanwhile, celebrated in the dressing room but still left it in dazzling condition in a show of respect which speaks volumes about their humility.

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