Ao Tanaka celebrates scoring Japan's second goal in the 2-1 Group E win against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, on December 1, 2022. Reuters
Ao Tanaka celebrates scoring Japan's second goal in the 2-1 Group E win against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, on December 1, 2022. Reuters
Japan players celebrate reaching the last 16. Getty
Japan players celebrate reaching the last 16. Getty
Japan's Ao Tanaka celebrates the end of the match. Getty
Japan's Ao Tanaka celebrates the end of the match. Getty
Japan's Hidemasa Morita celebrates with teammates at the final whistle. PA
Japan's Hidemasa Morita celebrates with teammates at the final whistle. PA
Ao Tanaka scores Japan's second goal. PA
Ao Tanaka scores Japan's second goal. PA
Ao Tanaka celebrates with the Japan squad after scoring. Getty
Ao Tanaka celebrates with the Japan squad after scoring. Getty
Ao Tanaka celebrates after scoring. Getty
Ao Tanaka celebrates after scoring. Getty
Japan celebrate after Ritsu Doan levelled the scores at 1-1. AP
Japan celebrate after Ritsu Doan levelled the scores at 1-1. AP
Ritsu Doan, left, celebrates with teammate Kaoru Mitoma. AP
Ritsu Doan, left, celebrates with teammate Kaoru Mitoma. AP
Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Reuters
Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Reuters
Alvaro Morata celebrates after putting Spain ahead. PA
Alvaro Morata celebrates after putting Spain ahead. PA
Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring. EPA
Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring. EPA
Alvaro Morata after putting Spain in front. AFP
Alvaro Morata after putting Spain in front. AFP
Spain forward Alvaro Morata after scoring. AFP
Spain forward Alvaro Morata after scoring. AFP

World Cup

'Total loss of control' could have ended Spain's World Cup: Luis Enrique

Spain coach says team panicked as Japan sort the goals to see them through to last 16

The National

December 02, 2022

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Spain coach Luis Enrique blamed a "total loss of control" during a five-minute second-half period for his team's shock 2-1 defeat by Japan on Thursday.

Despite the defeat, Spain joined their opponents in the last 16 of the World Cup by virtue of a better goal difference than Germany, who finished third in Group E on four points following a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.

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La Roja, among the favourites to win the tournament, would have been eliminated if Costa Rica had held on to beat Germany.

Alvaro Morata sent Spain in front early on but two strikes in four minutes from Japan at the start of the second half turned the game on its head.

"[It was] five minutes of total lack of control, of panic, even," said Luis Enrique.

"They scored two goals against us, and if they had needed to score two more, then they would have scored them too, I'm sure.

"This is a World Cup and when a team like Japan does not have anything to lose, well, they decide to risk it all and flew past us like they were aeroplanes.

"The situation was under control once Japan decided to recover their previous position on the pitch and shut up shop at the back."

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JAPAN RATINGS: Shuichi Gonda - 7, While there was nothing he could do about Alvaro Morata’s header, Gonda saved the striker’s instinctive shot and punched away Dani Olmo’s corner delivery. Was helped by Maya Yoshida after saving Marco Asensio’s shot, then made a vital stop to deny Olmo near the end. EPA
JAPAN RATINGS: Shuichi Gonda - 7, While there was nothing he could do about Alvaro Morata’s header, Gonda saved the striker’s instinctive shot and punched away Dani Olmo’s corner delivery. Was helped by Maya Yoshida after saving Marco Asensio’s shot, then made a vital stop to deny Olmo near the end. EPA
Kou Itakura - 7, Switched off for the opener and then struggled to match Morata’s run as the striker got a shot off. Booked for going through the back of Pedri. However, he was solid in the second period, even if he couldn’t beat Unai Simon with his header from the edge of the box. EPA
Kou Itakura - 7, Switched off for the opener and then struggled to match Morata’s run as the striker got a shot off. Booked for going through the back of Pedri. However, he was solid in the second period, even if he couldn’t beat Unai Simon with his header from the edge of the box. EPA
Maya Yoshida - 8, Scrambled the ball away from Morata and Olmo, then stepped forward well to intercept Pau Torres’ pass before epitomising Japan’s struggles in the first half and losing it immediately. Booked for going through the back of Morata. Made some brilliant clearances in the second half, including an instinctive one to keep the ball away from Ferran Torres in the six-yard box. EPA
Maya Yoshida - 8, Scrambled the ball away from Morata and Olmo, then stepped forward well to intercept Pau Torres’ pass before epitomising Japan’s struggles in the first half and losing it immediately. Booked for going through the back of Morata. Made some brilliant clearances in the second half, including an instinctive one to keep the ball away from Ferran Torres in the six-yard box. EPA
Shogo Taniguchi - 9, Was solid defensively, making a great block to stop Olmo’s shot from the edge of the box. Booked for a late challenge on Gavi. Dealt with Marco Asensio’s cross well and headed away Olmo’s ambitious strike as he played a key role in ensuring that Spain couldn’t find an equaliser. Getty Images
Shogo Taniguchi - 9, Was solid defensively, making a great block to stop Olmo’s shot from the edge of the box. Booked for a late challenge on Gavi. Dealt with Marco Asensio’s cross well and headed away Olmo’s ambitious strike as he played a key role in ensuring that Spain couldn’t find an equaliser. Getty Images
Junya Ito - 8, Hit the side netting from a promising position but most of his work was of a defensive nature, and he did well to stand up against Olmo when it looked as though he’d been beaten. Did brilliantly to put Alejandro Balde under pressure and win the ball in the build-up to Ritsu Doan’s goal. AFP
Junya Ito - 8, Hit the side netting from a promising position but most of his work was of a defensive nature, and he did well to stand up against Olmo when it looked as though he’d been beaten. Did brilliantly to put Alejandro Balde under pressure and win the ball in the build-up to Ritsu Doan’s goal. AFP
Hidemasa Morita - 7, While his passing in the first half wasn’t the best, Morita made a series of important defensive contributions, especially in the second half, notably cutting out Pau Torres’ pass in added time. AP Photo
Hidemasa Morita - 7, While his passing in the first half wasn’t the best, Morita made a series of important defensive contributions, especially in the second half, notably cutting out Pau Torres’ pass in added time. AP Photo
Yuto Nagatomo - 6, Defended well for large periods, including when he slid in to keep the ball away from Gavi. Looked forward at times but was let down by players mistiming their runs. AFP
Yuto Nagatomo - 6, Defended well for large periods, including when he slid in to keep the ball away from Gavi. Looked forward at times but was let down by players mistiming their runs. AFP
Ao Tanaka - 7, Passed the ball well in tight spaces. Scored the goal that put Japan ahead with his thigh, then put in a shift for the team and took a blow to the head when going up for a header with Rodrigo. Getty Images
Ao Tanaka - 7, Passed the ball well in tight spaces. Scored the goal that put Japan ahead with his thigh, then put in a shift for the team and took a blow to the head when going up for a header with Rodrigo. Getty Images
Takefusa Kubo - 4, Worked hard for the team but lacked any real conviction with the ballt. Notably played a wasteful pass after Daizen Maeda had won possession in Spain’s box. EPA
Takefusa Kubo - 4, Worked hard for the team but lacked any real conviction with the ballt. Notably played a wasteful pass after Daizen Maeda had won possession in Spain’s box. EPA
Daizen Maeda - 6, Was sharp in the early stages, robbing Sergio Busquets in his own box. Even though he had very little service, the striker picked his moments to press and gave Unai Simon an awkward moment. AFP
Daizen Maeda - 6, Was sharp in the early stages, robbing Sergio Busquets in his own box. Even though he had very little service, the striker picked his moments to press and gave Unai Simon an awkward moment. AFP
Daichi Kamada - 6, Roamed offside on a couple of occasions and had a shot blocked. Struggled to have any impact on the game in the first half, finding himself surrounded by three Spaniards on one occasion. Stepped up a bit more in the second period. EPA
Daichi Kamada - 6, Roamed offside on a couple of occasions and had a shot blocked. Struggled to have any impact on the game in the first half, finding himself surrounded by three Spaniards on one occasion. Stepped up a bit more in the second period. EPA
SUBS: Kaoru Mitoma (Nagatomo HT) - 8, Brought extra energy and did superbly to reach Doan’s cross. Put in some brilliant defensive work when called upon. Did well to race up the pitch and set up a chance for Takuma Asano. AFP
SUBS: Kaoru Mitoma (Nagatomo HT) - 8, Brought extra energy and did superbly to reach Doan’s cross. Put in some brilliant defensive work when called upon. Did well to race up the pitch and set up a chance for Takuma Asano. AFP
Ritsu Doan (Kubo, HT) - 9, Stunned Spain by smashing his effort past Simon within three minutes of coming off the bench, then delivered the cross that resulted in Tanaka scoring. Also put in a lot of good defensive work and helped block Jordi Alba’s shot towards the end. EPA
Ritsu Doan (Kubo, HT) - 9, Stunned Spain by smashing his effort past Simon within three minutes of coming off the bench, then delivered the cross that resulted in Tanaka scoring. Also put in a lot of good defensive work and helped block Jordi Alba’s shot towards the end. EPA
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Takuma Asano of Japan controls the ball against Sergio Busquets of Spain during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Takuma Asano of Japan controls the ball against Sergio Busquets of Spain during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
Takehiru Tomiyasu (Kamada 69) - 7, Did brilliantly to match Alba’s run and marshal the ball out of play, then ensured Ansu Fati couldn’t get a clear cross as Japan saw out the win. Getty Images
Takehiru Tomiyasu (Kamada 69) - 7, Did brilliantly to match Alba’s run and marshal the ball out of play, then ensured Ansu Fati couldn’t get a clear cross as Japan saw out the win. Getty Images
Wataru Endo (Tanaka 87’) - NR/, Came on for the final minutes to help Japan secure the three points that ensured they top the group. Getty Images
Wataru Endo (Tanaka 87’) - NR/, Came on for the final minutes to help Japan secure the three points that ensured they top the group. Getty Images
SPAIN RATINGS: Unai Simon 4 - The shot for Japan’s equaliser was a fast one, but the goalkeeper should have saved it. Uneasy on a cross two minutes later which led to Doan’s second. Not good enough. AP
SPAIN RATINGS: Unai Simon 4 - The shot for Japan’s equaliser was a fast one, but the goalkeeper should have saved it. Uneasy on a cross two minutes later which led to Doan’s second. Not good enough. AP
Cesar Azpilicueta 7 - Assisted the opening goal, put his foot on the ball then floated a ball perfectly for Morata, reviving an old Chelsea connection. AP Photo
Cesar Azpilicueta 7 - Assisted the opening goal, put his foot on the ball then floated a ball perfectly for Morata, reviving an old Chelsea connection. AP Photo
Rodri 6 - Assured in the first half, floundered when Japan’s second went in and then gave the ball away which led to another Japan attack. Touched the ball 218 times – no player has come close to that figure in this World Cup finals. AFP
Rodri 6 - Assured in the first half, floundered when Japan’s second went in and then gave the ball away which led to another Japan attack. Touched the ball 218 times – no player has come close to that figure in this World Cup finals. AFP
Pau Torres 6 - The Villarreal defender blocked one of the few first-half Japanese attacks, but wobbled big time in the second half as did his team became woefully complacent and deserved to lose. AP
Pau Torres 6 - The Villarreal defender blocked one of the few first-half Japanese attacks, but wobbled big time in the second half as did his team became woefully complacent and deserved to lose. AP
Alejandro Balde 6 - Fast, strong, young. Only made his Spain Under 21 debut in September and his full debut last week – after he came into the squad because of an injury to Gaya. Unable to clear a poor ball from his goalkeeper before the first goal and then the ball went through his legs before Japan’s disallowed second. AP Photo
Alejandro Balde 6 - Fast, strong, young. Only made his Spain Under 21 debut in September and his full debut last week – after he came into the squad because of an injury to Gaya. Unable to clear a poor ball from his goalkeeper before the first goal and then the ball went through his legs before Japan’s disallowed second. AP Photo
Gavi 6 - Another cog in the well-oiled Spanish team who are excellent in - and for the 12% of time when they don’t have the ball – out of possession. Yet that model was shot to pieces by two quick Japanese goals. EPA
Gavi 6 - Another cog in the well-oiled Spanish team who are excellent in - and for the 12% of time when they don’t have the ball – out of possession. Yet that model was shot to pieces by two quick Japanese goals. EPA
Pedri 6 - Effective in the first half when fouled in a yellow card challenge after 38 minutes – a time when Spain looked so comfortable that anything but a victory for La Rioja seemed implausible. EPA
Pedri 6 - Effective in the first half when fouled in a yellow card challenge after 38 minutes – a time when Spain looked so comfortable that anything but a victory for La Rioja seemed implausible. EPA
Nico Williams 6 - Played high like Olmo which helped hold Japan back, but effective between the midfield and defence. Had a shot on goal on 45. EPA
Nico Williams 6 - Played high like Olmo which helped hold Japan back, but effective between the midfield and defence. Had a shot on goal on 45. EPA
Alvaro Morata 7 - His first start and gave Spain the lead after 11 minutes, getting between the two central defenders to head home. Fine positioning. Three games, three goals in the finals and 30 in 60 for Spain. EPA
Alvaro Morata 7 - His first start and gave Spain the lead after 11 minutes, getting between the two central defenders to head home. Fine positioning. Three games, three goals in the finals and 30 in 60 for Spain. EPA
Dani Olmo 7 - Stayed high to pin Japan back in front of the 44,851 fans. Had an 89th minute chance to equalise, but side-footed the ball straight at the goalkeeper. Had more shots than any other player. AP Photo
Dani Olmo 7 - Stayed high to pin Japan back in front of the 44,851 fans. Had an 89th minute chance to equalise, but side-footed the ball straight at the goalkeeper. Had more shots than any other player. AP Photo
SUBS: Dani Carvajal 6 - On for Azpilicueta on 46 – and he walked into a storm. Needed for last gasp defending just to keep Japan at 2-1. EPA
SUBS: Dani Carvajal 6 - On for Azpilicueta on 46 – and he walked into a storm. Needed for last gasp defending just to keep Japan at 2-1. EPA
Ferran Torres 5 - On for Morata after 56. Combined well with Olmo with a one-two but Spain couldn’t get an equaliser to top the group. Getty
Ferran Torres 5 - On for Morata after 56. Combined well with Olmo with a one-two but Spain couldn’t get an equaliser to top the group. Getty
Jordi Alba 5 - On for Balde after 68 - and one of seven Barcelona men who played for Spain in this game. EPA
Jordi Alba 5 - On for Balde after 68 - and one of seven Barcelona men who played for Spain in this game. EPA
Ansu Fati 5 - On for Gavi after 68. Manager Luis Enrique had spoken glowingly of him before the match, but limited impact. EPA
Ansu Fati 5 - On for Gavi after 68. Manager Luis Enrique had spoken glowingly of him before the match, but limited impact. EPA

Ritsu Doan netted the equaliser for Japan in the 48th minute before Ao Tanaka bundled home an extremely controversial second.

The ball appeared to go out of play before Kaoru Mitoma crossed the ball to him, but after a long VAR check, officials granted the goal.

"I have seen a photo that must have been tampered with, it cannot be that this photo is real. It has to be manipulated," said Luis Enrique.

"I felt that something fishy was going on when the VAR took as much time as it did to decide ... I have nothing to say.

"Luckily the team only goes into collapse mode once every four years, otherwise I wouldn't be able to cope."

Kaoru Mitoma crosses the ball for Japan's second goal, though the ball appears to have crossed the line before Ao Tanaka scored. Reuters
Kaoru Mitoma crosses the ball for Japan's second goal, though the ball appears to have crossed the line before Ao Tanaka scored. Reuters

Spain will face Morocco in the last 16 after the defeat and Luis Enrique believes his team did not deserve to finish as group winners.

"Japan go through first and it's deserved because they beat Germany and Spain," he said the coach.

"The mourning and the pain, we'll go through that tonight, there's nothing to celebrate.

"We have gone through second, yes, but this has to serve as a warning to be aware that this is going to happen.

"If against Morocco we have the fortune to go in front, Morocco, will risk it all at full pelt again.

"We have to show more strength in the moments when the opposition is pressing us."

Head coach Hajime Moriyasu of Japan. EPA
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu of Japan. EPA

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the perseverance of his players after they stunned a second World Cup-winning nation in almost identical circumstances in the space of little more than a week to secure passage to the last 16 .

"Spain are one of the best teams in the world and we knew before the game that this was going to be very difficult, and indeed it was," the enigmatic Moriyasu told reporters.

"But the players persisted and they persevered and they turned the tide of the game. Everybody was excited that we were able to play as one again.

"There were many fans who came all the way from Japan, as well as those that stayed at home. We are gifting this win to the people of Japan, and we are very happy about it."

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1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea
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City's slump

L - Juventus, 2-0
D - C Palace, 2-2
W - N Forest, 3-0
L - Liverpool, 2-0
D - Feyenoord, 3-3
L - Tottenham, 4-0
L - Brighton, 2-1
L - Sporting, 4-1
L - Bournemouth, 2-1
L - Tottenham, 2-1

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Keep it fun and engaging

Stuart Ritchie, director of wealth advice at AES International, says children cannot learn something overnight, so it helps to have a fun routine that keeps them engaged and interested.

“I explain to my daughter that the money I draw from an ATM or the money on my bank card doesn’t just magically appear – it’s money I have earned from my job. I show her how this works by giving her little chores around the house so she can earn pocket money,” says Mr Ritchie.

His daughter is allowed to spend half of her pocket money, while the other half goes into a bank account. When this money hits a certain milestone, Mr Ritchie rewards his daughter with a small lump sum.

He also recommends books that teach the importance of money management for children, such as The Squirrel Manifesto by Ric Edelman and Jean Edelman.

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The specs: 2018 GMC Terrain

Price, base / as tested: Dh94,600 / Dh159,700

Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder

Power: 252hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 353Nm @ 2,500rpm

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.4L  / 100km

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Kanguva
Director: Siva
Stars: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley
Rating: 2/5
 
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Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
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Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

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Five famous companies founded by teens

There are numerous success stories of teen businesses that were created in college dorm rooms and other modest circumstances. Below are some of the most recognisable names in the industry:

  1. Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg and his friends started Facebook when he was a 19-year-old Harvard undergraduate. 
  2. Dell: When Michael Dell was an undergraduate student at Texas University in 1984, he started upgrading computers for profit. He starting working full-time on his business when he was 19. Eventually, his company became the Dell Computer Corporation and then Dell Inc. 
  3. Subway: Fred DeLuca opened the first Subway restaurant when he was 17. In 1965, Mr DeLuca needed extra money for college, so he decided to open his own business. Peter Buck, a family friend, lent him $1,000 and together, they opened Pete’s Super Submarines. A few years later, the company was rebranded and called Subway. 
  4. Mashable: In 2005, Pete Cashmore created Mashable in Scotland when he was a teenager. The site was then a technology blog. Over the next few decades, Mr Cashmore has turned Mashable into a global media company.
  5. Oculus VR: Palmer Luckey founded Oculus VR in June 2012, when he was 19. In August that year, Oculus launched its Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $1 million in three days. Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion two years later.
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Emergency phone numbers in the UAE

Estijaba – 8001717 –  number to call to request coronavirus testing

Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111

Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre

Emirates airline – 600555555

Etihad Airways – 600555666

Ambulance – 998

Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries

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Gothia Cup 2025

4,872 matches 

1,942 teams

116 pitches

76 nations

26 UAE teams

15 Lebanese teams

2 Kuwaiti teams

Red Joan

Director: Trevor Nunn

Starring: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Tereza Srbova

Rating: 3/5 stars

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