Group E - R1 - Germany 1-2 Japan - Wednesday 23rd November, 2022

[Stan]

Kick-off 13.00 (GMT)

       VS     

Venue - Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan

[Reluctant Striker]

People seeing this as the toughest group. It could be fascinatingly close. But this is Germany. I think they top it with flair, statements of intent & 9 points. Japan, Spain & Costa Rica playing for 2nd.

[Spike]

Germany will win but I’m going for Japan. Germany winning is boring.

[Devil-Dick Willie]

37 minutes ago, Spike said:

Germany will win but I’m going for Japan. Germany winning is boring.

Fuck off we paid our dues last world cup and Euros. 

[Mel81x+]

This looks like the toughest group on paper. Don't think it's going to pan out that way. Have a feeling Japan is going to win today.

[Spike]

2 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said:

Fuck off we paid our dues last world cup and Euros. 

We  From the North Rhine city of Wollongdörf 

You can fuck right off with that nonsense. Boo hoo Germany only four World Cup wins and one in the last decade and three Euro championships. Woe is Germany they’ve paid their dues.

[Devil-Dick Willie]

5 minutes ago, Spike said:

We  From the North Rhine city of Wollongdörf 

You can fuck right off with that nonsense. Boo hoo Germany only four World Cup wins and one in the last decade and three Euro championships. Woe is Germany they’ve paid their dues.

You're just jelly that I live here. 

[Spike]

1 minute ago, Devil-Dick Willie said:

You're just jelly that I live here. 

Nationalism is silly to begin with so I understand not liking the national team of  one’s own country, but what I don’t get is swallowing the nationalist cumshot of another country’s team. 

[Devil-Dick Willie]

11 minutes ago, Spike said:

Nationalism is silly to begin with so I understand not liking the national team of  one’s own country, but what I don’t get is swallowing the nationalist cumshot of another country’s team. 

I'm not and don't have to. There, your question is answered. I don't keep up with the German sentiment around the team and players. And would have to go well out of my way to do so. I just watch the games, sometimes, a player from my club plays. That's nice too. 

[Spike]

35 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said:

I'm not and don't have to. There, your question is answered. I don't keep up with the German sentiment around the team and players. And would have to go well out of my way to do so. I just watch the games, sometimes, a player from my club plays. That's nice too. 

I didn’t ask.

[Michael]

I fully expect Germany to win this game, I hope they deliver and make a statement.

[Stan]

Glad Musiala is playing. Excited to watch him play.

Japan shouldn't be underestimated and I don't think it'll be easy for Germany.

[Stan]

Japan break at electric speed and Maeda scores but it's offside!

[Michael]

Rudiger's header from a cross from a corner, goes narrowly wide of the near post.

[Machado]

What is it with Japan wearing blue with no blue in their flag?

[klosefan2]

Japan players are fast 

[Michael]

Gundogan had a long range shot that was comfortably saved by Gonda. But Germany are gradually piling on the pressure, with several shots being blocked by Japanese defenders.

Penalty has just been awarded to Germany!

[6666]

Clumsy from the keeper to give away the penalty. 1-0 to Germany.

Also, the Japan badge and the Japan kit are sexy.

[Michael]

Gonda definitely brought down Raum, when he slid in there, definite penalty for me.

Gundogan steps up to score from the penalty!

Germany 1-0 Japan

[Ozzy0zz]

Soft pen

[Pyfish+]

Japan need to play with a little more intensity if they want to take anything from this match. They are almost playing like they are nervous. 

[Gunnersaurus]

@Spike Why does @Devil-Dick Willie support Germany? He won't tell me because he thinks I should have read all his posts and know the reason

[Michael]

Havertz scores Germany's 2nd goal!

[Michael]

Looks offside

[Michael]

No goal and rightfully so. So it's still Germany 1-0 Japan.