Tobias Sippel extends his contract until 2025
Borussia Mönchengladbach and Tobias Sippel have agreed to extend his contract by a further year until 30th June 2025.
Itakura and Japan knocked out of Asian Cup by Iran
Ko Itakura and Japan lost 2-1 to Iran in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup on Saturday.
Borussia’s centre-back Ko Itakura started once again for a dominant Japan side. Despite having lots of the ball, the favourites struggled to create chances against a physical Iran. Nevertheless, ‘Samurai Blue’ went ahead in the first half courtesy of Sporting’s Hidemasa Morita (31’). Japan failed to take their chances to double their lead before the break.
As a result, Iran found their way back into the game after the interval and equalised through Mohammad Mohebi (55’). They continued to push for another goal and won it in injury time. Itakura gave away a penalty and Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted from the spot (90+6’).
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