Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands
Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.
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"The Netherlands are a top-class international team. Look at the Fifa rankings, there’s quite a difference. But we can look back at today’s match and learn from the Dutch and enhance our power."
— Hajime Moriyasu , Athlete
Key People
Crysencio Summerville is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Daichi Kamada is a Japan international midfielder whose contract expired at the end of last season.
Donyell Malen is a Dutch professional soccer player who plays as a forward.
Frenkie de Jong is a Dutch professional footballer known for his midfield play.
Hajime Moriyasu is the head coach of the Japan national soccer team.
Keito Nakamura is a Japanese professional footballer recognized for his offensive play.
Koki Ogawa is a Japanese professional soccer player who plays as a striker.
Memphis Depay is a professional Dutch footballer who plays as a forward.
Ritsu Doan is a Japanese professional soccer player known for his skills as a winger.
Ronald Koeman is a former professional footballer and the coach of the Netherlands national team.
Ryan Gravenberch is a Dutch professional footballer playing as a midfielder.
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional football player who plays as a defender for Liverpool.
Zion Suzuki is a Japanese professional soccer player who serves as a goalkeeper.
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Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.
Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute equaliser secured a 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in a thrilling World Cup Group F match in Arlington, Texas.
Japan came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener, with Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute deflection earning them a point in the Group F clash at Dallas Stadium.
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