Japan shocks Germany: Women’s World Cup Moment No. 16

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Germany was the preferred in its quarterfinal match with Japan at the 2011 FIFA Wprophecy’s World Cup. How might it not be? The Germans had won the 2 previous competitions and were hosts in 2011.

Unfortunately for Germany, the preferred doesn’t constantly come out on top. With a objective in the 104th minute of additional time, Karina Maruyama provided Japan the lead and Germany couldn’t respond for the last whistle blew.

Japan innovative all the method to the last, where it beat the United States in a charge shootout.