World Cup 2022 Commentary: Group E is unpredictable, can Germany change the situation?
(Baonghean.vn) - Group E is very unpredictable, Germany must win against Costa Rica is only a "necessary condition", Japan must lose to Spain as a "sufficient condition", then the "tank" will definitely have a ticket to the round of 16.
There were some surprises in the first two matches, such as Japan beating Germany 2-1, but Japan losing to Costa Rica 1-2. Meanwhile, Spain won Costa Rica 7-0 but was held to a 1-1 draw by Germany. Therefore, the situation in Group D is quite tense when no team is sure to advance and no team is eliminated early.
Unstable football teams
In a group where no team has a stable performance, anything can happen. It seems that Spain showed their strength too early, over-excited in the first match. Although Japan beat Germany, it was more a flash of individual brilliance than the team's strength.
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Will Japan surprise Spain? Photo CNN |
After 2 rounds, the Spanish team has 5 points, Japan, Costa Rica have 3 points and Germany has 1 point, so the bullfighting team's chance to continue is considered the brightest. If they want to continue after the group stage ends, the team of coach Hansi Flick and the German team must beat Costa Rica in the last match of group E. However, the 3 points won against Costa Rica are only a "necessary condition" for the German tank, it depends a lot on the attitude of the Spanish players.
If Japan draws with Spain, Germany must beat Costa Rica with a high goal difference to compete for second place in the group. Then Spain will have 5 points (first in group E), both Germany and Japan will have 4 points, according to the rules.World Cup 2022The rules stipulate that when two teams are level on points, goal difference is the next factor to be considered, so Germany's task is to beat Costa Rica by as much as possible.
Is there an “earthquake” in Qatar?
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The situation in Group E is unpredictable, with Germany at high risk of being eliminated. AP photo. |
Experts believe that Spain has an 80% chance of advancing, Germany has a 60% chance, Japan and Costa Rica have 50% and 40% respectively. No one wants Spain and Germany to leave the game early, but this scenario can still happen if Japan and Costa Rica beat these two giants. Will there be an "earthquake" in Qatar?
Obviously, compared to the "big guys" Brazil and Portugal, Spain and Germany have not shown what the audience wants. This is a good opportunity for the two leading teams in the continent to correct their mistakes and show their true form.
