London Olympics 2012: Spain 0-1 Japan | Yuki Otsu goal helps Japan stun Spain

The vast majority in a healthy Hampden Park attendance of 37,726 turned up with the expectancy of being dazzled by the reigning world and European champions. They left having witnessed something else; a terrific Japanese performance which left Spain in the rare position of having received a bloody nose. But for wastefulness from Japan – which at times had to be seen to be believed – the margin of their victory could genuinely have embarrassed the Spanish.

Yuki Otsu may have proved Japan’s scoring hero but their stars featured elsewhere. Kensuke Nagai was a constant menace to the Spanish defence while, in midfield, Hiroshi Kiyotake excelled.

“This is still only the first match,” cautioned the Japan coach, Takashi Sekizuka. “There are still many games to play. We look forward to playing alongside Spain again in the knock-out round.”

via London 2012: Spain 0-1 Japan | Olympic men’s football Group D report | Sport | The Guardian.

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