AP photo catches key moment before Japan’s World Cup goal

Published December 2, 2022 8:09 AM

By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — From most angles, it looked like the ball went out of play just before Japan scored its winning goal in the 2-1 victory against Spain in the World Cup. Associated Press photographer Petr Josek took a photo from above that appears to support the referee’s decision to allow it. Josek’s image was taken Thursday night from a narrow catwalk, high above the field at the Khalifa International Stadium.

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