Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener
Summary
Japan and the Netherlands played a 2-2 draw in their opening World Cup match in Texas. Japan scored two late goals, including one in the 88th minute, to come back from behind twice against the Netherlands.Key Facts
- The match was held in Texas, with 69,285 people watching.
- Virgil van Dijk scored first for the Netherlands with a header in the 51st minute.
- Keito Nakamura quickly equalized for Japan, and later scored Japan’s second goal with a deflection.
- Crysencio Summerville put the Netherlands ahead again with a curved shot in the 64th minute.
- Daichi Kamada scored the final goal for Japan in the last moments of the game.
- Both teams were without some important players due to injury.
- The stadium was usually used by the Dallas Cowboys football team and featured an air-conditioned environment.
- Japan’s fans were louder and more numerous than the Dutch supporters during the match.
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