In a game with two different halves, the Netherlands and Japan played out a 2-2 draw in their first World Cup Group F match.
The first 45 minutes did not bring much excitement. Both teams played cautiously, without serious chances in front of the opponent’s goals, so the nets remained untouched in one of the most unattractive halves of the World Cup so far.
However, the sequel brought far more interesting football. The Dutch took the lead in the 51st minute when Ryan Gravenberch excellently assisted, a Virgil van Dyck sent the ball into the net for 1-0.
Japan did not wait long for an answer. Just six minutes later Nakamura created a space for a shot and beat the opponent’s goalkeeper with a precise shot to equalize at 1-1. The tempo of the game increased significantly in the second half, and the decisive moment arrived when Gravenberch registered his second assist of the game. This time his pass took advantage Summervillewho scored for 2-1.
The Japanese did not give up and for the second time reached an equalizing goal in the very end when Kamada hit with the head.
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