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It is quite rare if champions always win. And that makes sports interesting. In fact, an upset is one of the most exciting parts of any sports.

Dec. 2, 2022  08:41 am JST

Posted in: Japan beats Spain 2-1 to advance to last 16 at World Cup  See in context

Nagoyajin

Soccer is such a weird game. Scores are so low that a team can be dominant for most of the match, like Germany or Spain playing Japan, but still lose. Japan, Australia are to progress but Germany and Belgium are eliminated? Wow!

Actually it is quite normal for any sports. Champions may win most, but they do fail to win sometimes. It is quite rare if champions always win. And that makes sports interesting. In fact, an upset is one of the most exciting parts of any sports.

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