DOHA -- Japan, ranked 24th in the world, defeated Germany, ranked 11th, 2-1 at the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday. Japan conceded a penalty kick in the first half but turned the tables in the second half with goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano.

Players for Japan celebrate their 2-1 victory over Germany in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 23. © Getty Images