Japan twice come back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands at World Cup
Kamada headed in late equaliser after Summerville put Dutch 2-1 up with fine curling strike
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Well, that was fun in the end wasn't it.
A second-half flurry and a terrible-looking hotdog.
Build up is already under way for the next match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador - follow along here with kick off at 00:00 BST.
And, for the brave Sunday clubbers among you, Sweden take on Tunisia at 03:00 BST.
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
But there was one final twist as Daichi Kamada's late leveller sparked jubilation among the Samurai Blue faithful.
Kamada equalises 'beautifully!'
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
But Japan's joy was short lived as Crysencio Summerville put the Dutch ahead with a beauty from range.
Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Virgil van Dijk woke things up in the second half after a dull opening 45 minutes...
'Big goal from big player!' - van Dijk scores for the Netherlands
Before Keito Nakamura levelled six minutes later.
Nakamura equalises for Japan against Netherlands
Right, we'll be wrapping things up here shortly. Let's recap all the action...
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You have to admire the Japanese refusal to give up! Netherlands had skill, height advantage and the same determination to win. Asian football is "coming home".
Sarah, Glasgow
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Paul Robinson
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Dallas Stadium
Netherlands thought they were good enough defensively but they were submissive and invited Japan onto them.
All of a sudden Japan started to press and when their delivery was correct into the box and quality was right, that's when Netherlands suffered.
It was a game where the substitutions affected them in a negative way in my opinion.
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Ange Postecoglou
Former Australia manager on ITV
It's my frustration that every time Japan went a goal down, all of a sudden you saw the capabilities they have, [they were] a lot more positive on the ball.
All of a sudden they started asking the Netherlands questions, do that from the beginning.
They are capable of much more than what they showed today and they can be a lot more brave.
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Super watch. Contrasting styles, great fan bases, massive patriotism and played with total commitment. What the World Cup is all about.
Hugh, New York
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Japan are undefeated in their last three games in the World Cup, their last joint longest unbeaten streak was from 4 June 2002 to 14 June 2002.
Four years ago in Qatar they were the surprise package - beating Spain and Germany in the group before going out to Croatia on penalties in the last 16.
In the build up to this tournament they have suffered with injuries but tenacity and resilience has served them well here.
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Umir Irfan
Football tactics correspondent
Frenkie de Jong into midfield and Nathan Ake into the back five was a tweak that sounded like it should make Netherlands stronger defensively but De Jong's positioning in the midfield (rather than the back five) is leaving gaps for his side in the spaces around the midfielder two.
Japan have got some joy playing into the half-spaces and it's a nod to why football is more than names on a paper.
FT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Paul Robinson
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Dallas Stadium
Cracking game. A great example of what this World Cup is going to be about. There's two teams here that will get out of this group. Two very contrasting styles. The Dutch players beneath us look disappointed, they took the lead and thought they had it won.
There's two very different sets of emotions, the Dutch look dejected and the Japan players are celebrating. They know this could be a good year for them. They bloodied the noses of England, Brazil and other big nations. And they've done it again today against a good Dutch side that could go deep in the competition.
Japan have shown again why many people are talking about them as dark horses.They're a solid unit, a together unit, a team that understand the tactics a manager wants and they're very well drilled and effective at what they do.
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What it means.
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Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Did Japan deserve the point? The Dutch will be fuming that they chucked that lead away. Twice.
Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Well it didn't come alive until the second half but Japan have clinched a point in what is probably their toughest game in Group F.
Image source, Getty ImagesNetherlands 2-2 Japan
Netherlands have never failed to win a World Cup game having taken the lead twice.
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Think the Japanese deserved that for gambling and going for it. While the Dutch sat back. Just desserts.
Michael, Stockport
Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Denzel Dumfries' ball comes to the back post but Teun Koopmeiners can't make the connection he wants to.
Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Paul Robinson
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Dallas Stadium
Japan have done it again. They stuck at their task and battled and worked hard to find a way back in the game.
What a cracking game it's been.
Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Ally McCoist
Former Scotland striker on ITV
Brilliant, what a substitution.
Hajime Moriyasu deserves an awful lot of credit because he's put his five subs on, he's decided to go for it, which he has to do... and he gets his break.
I think the goalkeeper has to be saving that - deflection or not.
Japan come from behind to draw against Netherlands
At a glance
Virgil van Dijk heads the Netherlands in front after 51 minutes
Keito Nakamura equalises for Japan six minutes later
Crysencio Summerville restores the Netherlands' lead with a superb low finish after 64 minutes.
Daichi Kamada strikes with two minutes left to earn a point for Japan
Daichi Kamada's late header rescued a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.
One of the most anticipated games in the tournament's group stages was a slow burner before developing into a second-half thriller, after the Dutch side's Premier League contingent looked to have set them on their way to an important victory.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville were on target before Crystal Palace's Kamada struck with a deft header to divert Koki Ogawa's effort with two minutes left and secure a draw.
Ronald Koeman's side posed the greater threat in a subdued first half, with Donyell Malen the main danger, forcing three saves from Japan keeper Zion Suzuki.
The game burst into life after the restart, captain Van Dijk heading the Dutch in front after 51 minutes with a precise header from Liverpool team-mate Ryan Gravenberch's cross.
Japan were never out of contention and they were level six minutes later when Keito Nakamura's low shot carried too much power for Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen.
The Netherlands responded with a moment of real quality to restore their advantage after 64 minutes, Summerville cutting inside the area before sending a low drive beyond the outstretched arm of Suzuki.
Japan continued to press and got their reward through Kamada, to the delight of the thousands of Samurai Blue fans who were in Dallas to support their country.
"Big goal from big player!" - Van Dijk scores for the Netherlands
Japan have been labelled as World Cup dark horses, showing their quality by rising to 18th in the Fifa rankings with a record that includes a friendly win over England at Wembley in March.
And in this entertaining opening Group F game, they showed all the qualities to suggest they can make a big impact in the tournament.
Japan fell behind twice, but were never once out of contention as they demonstrated resilience, spirit and a relentless approach to earn what could prove to be a vital point.
In contrast, there will be a feeling of disappointment in the Dutch camp for coach Koeman and his players after they twice squandered a winning position and were forced to settle for a draw.
Even after Summerville gave them the lead for the second time they never looked comfortable - their side containing eight Premier League players in the starting line-up - and in the end they could not protect their advantage in the face of Japan's attacks.
They will see this as a big opportunity missed.
Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead
The Netherlands' next game in Group F is against Sweden on Saturday, 20 June (18:00 BST). Japan face Tunisia on Sunday, 21 June (05:00 BST).
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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Manager:Ronald Koeman
Formation:4 - 3 - 3
Manager:Hajime Moriyasu
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager:Ronald Koeman
Formation:4 - 3 - 3
Manager:Hajime Moriyasu
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
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Kick off 1' | Netherlands |
2' | Netherlands |
3' | Netherlands |
4' | Netherlands |
5' | Netherlands |
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8' | Japan |
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18' | Netherlands |
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20' | Netherlands |
21' | Netherlands |
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25' | Netherlands |
26' | Japan |
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28' | Japan |
29' | Netherlands |
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40' | Netherlands |
41' | Netherlands |
42' | Netherlands |
43' | Japan |
44' | Japan |
45' | Japan |
45'+1 | Japan |
45'+2 | Japan |
Half time 45'+3 | Japan |
46' | Netherlands |
47' | Netherlands |
48' | Netherlands |
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50' | Netherlands |
51' | NetherlandsGoal |
52' | Netherlands |
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57' | JapanGoal |
58' | Japan |
59' | Japan |
60' | Netherlands |
61' | Netherlands |
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64' | NetherlandsGoal |
65' | Netherlands |
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72' | Netherlands |
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74' | Japan |
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76' | Netherlands |
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80' | Japan |
81' | Japan |
82' | Japan |
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84' | Netherlands |
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86' | Japan |
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88' | Japan |
89' | JapanGoal |
90' | Japan |
90'+1 | Japan |
90'+2 | Netherlands |
90'+3 | Netherlands |
90'+4 | Netherlands |
90'+5 | Netherlands |
90'+6 | Netherlands |
Full time 90'+7 | Netherlands |
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