Japan shock Spain in men's soccer for historic victory

GLASGOW, Scotland - Spain goalkeeper David de Gea (Lower) blocks Japan's Kensuke Nagai (Upper) during the second half of an Olympic men's soccer Group D opener at Hampden Park on July 26, 2012. Japan beat Spain 1-0.

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