Football: 5 things learned after Japan's 2-1 comeback against Spain

Japan secured their passage to the World Cup round of 16 in Qatar with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over powerhouse Spain on Thursday.The match completed a Group E rollercoaster ride for the Samurai Blue that started with a historic 2-1 victory against four-time champions Germany before a shock 1-0 loss to Costa Rica. Here are five things we have learned following Japan's latest World Cup showstopper.Wild, wild World CupPerhaps we should have expected the unexpected from a winter World Cup in a desert nation, in the middle of the European football season, but this year's edition has delivere…READ FULL ARTICLE