A new World Cup surprise upset occurred after Germany lost 2-1 to Japan. Fans were impressed by Ally McCoist, an ITV commentator who was enthusiastic about the unfolding action.
This former Rangers player and Scotland player participated in the Group E opening match coverage.
Germany won the opening half with a penalty, which Ilkay Gundogan earned in the 33rd minute.
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The game was far from over, however. Ritsu Didan equalized the scores in the 75th minutes just four minutes following her departure from the bench.
Takuma Asano was then able to score a winning goal in the final minute of regulation. He managed to play a long, smooth ball pass.
McCoist, Sam Matterface and other ITV commentators were both surprised by the result of the match.
McCoist’s passion is evident and he couldn’t stop his joy when Japan was announced. A FIFA steward even had to shuffle McCoist live for the loud celebration. Daily Expressreported.
“Oh, unbelievable, unbelievable. Ohhh – what is Sule doing on the right-hand side?” McCoist asked.
“I can’t believe his positioning, playing him onside. But it’s brilliant. Oh!
“It’s a great finish! Amazing run and brilliant touch that went right to the top of the net. It was something I had already mentioned. His appearance has been lively ever since. What!” he added.
As Japan celebrated, a repeat of the goal was shown- to which McCoist gave a spirited breakdown of the incredible scenes that had just occurred on the pitch.
“It’s just a long ball up the… I need to see it again, but I’m thinking to myself… what is Sule’s positioning?! As he continued his analysis, he grew louder.
“I need to see it again… it’s just a long ball. Look! Two yards deeper. What’s his positioning? His positioning’s shocking! I sound like I’m taking away from the finish, and I’m not. That is brilliant. Asano comes on and takes a great touch, none better than his final one.”
McCoist was quickly praised by Footy fans who took to twitter to commend McCoist. “the best thing about this World Cup,” I have also asked him for coverage of more matches on different stations.
ITV viewers who watched Japan play Germany were ecstatic at McCoist’s match commentary.Twitter/GrahamSmyth
ITV viewers who watched Japan play Germany were ecstatic at McCoist’s match commentary. Twitter/Inverness1977
ITV’s McCoist match commentary was lauded by viewers watching Japan v Germany on ITV Twitter/Kendo1Nagasaki
ITV viewers who watched Japan play Germany were ecstatic at McCoist’s match commentary. Twitter/robstaton
ITV’s McCoist match commentary was praised by viewers watching Japan play Germany. Twitter/LDLDN
ITV’s McCoist match commentary was lauded by viewers watching Japan v Germany on ITV Twitter/noahrobson_
ITV’s McCoist match commentary was praised by viewers watching Japan play Germany. Twitter/iggigg
McCoist said that he also enjoyed watching the reaction from nearby German reporters, who were not pleased with the results.
Matterface “We’ve got German journalists all around us throwing their arms up in exasperation.”
“Magic, isn’t it?” McCoist laughed.
Next up for Germany is Spain, who will be playing in the second match of Group E on November 27. Japan will face Costa Rica on that same date.
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