“Always slept in Costa Rica sheets”: The network reactions to the surprise win against Japan
Japan v Costa Rica: Group E – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Germany celebrates Costa Rica’s victory over Spain: The DFB team has a better starting position before the match in Spain
That DFB team had what felt like a victory hours before the duel against Japan. After all, Japan’s defeat against Costa Rica plays into the Germans’ hands almost as much as a win against Spain would. In fact, Germany could even after losing against Spain get further. This eases the situation for the time being, which also cheers some Twitter users.
A healthy skepticism is undoubtedly appropriate even after the support of Costa Rica. In fact, it’s a little weird to celebrate the victory of a nation that lost 7-0 to Spain, but wins against Japan, of all people who conquered Germany. Of course, this makes your own appearance look even worse. Confidence in the DFB team has not yet returned. Some are expecting a reload in 2018, others also a bitter defeat against the Spaniards.
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