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FIFA clear up goal confusion as they confirm ball for Japan's cross that led to goal against Spain and knocked Germany out had not gone entirely over the line
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World Cup 2022 - Japan 2-1 Spain: Ao Tanaka's controversial goal stuns Luis Enrique's side but both advance | Football News | Sky Sports
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Japan goal vs. Spain: Ritsu Doan gets equalizer vs. Spain to keep knockout hopes alive - DraftKings Nation
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