Germany had a total of 26 Shots and 9 Shots on target,, with possession of over 70%. After the first half, Japan equalized the goal in the 75th minute after Ritsu Doan scored the goal just after entering the pitch 5 minutes earlier.
In 83rd minute, Takuma Asano scored the second goal for the team and took the lead. Itakura's long ball from a free-kick in his own half is met by Asano, who beats Schlotterbeck with a beauty of a first touch. He darts into the box and smashes a shot from the tighest of angles, which beats Neuer and flies into the roof of the net!!!