Costa Rica kept their hopes of World Cup knockout alive by defeating Japan. Costa Ricans lost 7-0 against Spain with a huge margin and won 1-0 that day. But despite the loss, the Samurai Blues still have a chance to advance to the next round. Japan and Costa Rica spend the first half in a frenzy. In the first half, neither team could create any real chances. As a result, a goalless scoreline accompanied them before the break. Early in the second half of the match, Japan overpowered Costa Rica. But they could not get the desired goal even after attacking one after the other. On the contrary, they sat digesting one goal. In the 81st minute, Keisha Fuller scored a Konakuni shot from Tejeda's pass. This resulted in 1 goal and that goal earned Costa Rica the win. All the players of Costa Rica cheered and all the spectators were very happy after this victory.
Probably no one expected that Costa Rica, after losing 0-7 to Spain and after Japan defeated Germany, would be able to win today's game, but it happened. If we make comparisons through the results of the games, it turns out that Spain, which defeated Costa Rica, is stronger than Germany, since Costa Rica is stronger than Japan, which is stronger than Germany. I wonder if we will see a close game today in the game Spain - Germany or will it be an easy victory for Spain?
This was a very unexpected victory to me. I was so certain Japan was going to win this game. The least I thought they'll get is a draw. They were pretty impressive against Germany and Costa Rica were really bad against Spain. This is the beauty of the game. These things happen, we know they happen but it still comes as a shock to us when it happens because it always comes unexpected (of course it won't be a shock if it was expected).
As for the Germany vs Spain match, I'll still stand by my earlier prediction that Spain is going to win but it won't be an easy one for Spain. Despite the fact that Germany lost to Japan, they are still a good team. There attack is the problem I think they have.
I believe the match would be a midfield match. Whoever controls the midfield has a higher chance of winning the game.