Despite leading twice, the Netherlands only got one point in the tough match against Japan.
The first match of Group F between the Netherlands and Japan ended 2:2. It took place on Sunday night in Arlington.
The match became dramatic in the second half. Virgil van Dijk scored for 1:0 in favor of the Netherlands in the 51st minute. Six minutes later, Keito Nakamura scored for 1:1.
The Netherlands scored again to take the lead. Crysencio Summerville scored a beautiful goal for 2:1 in the 64th minute.
Then the Japanese took the initiative, as they tied the score at 2:2 in the 89th minute. Daichi Kamada was given the goal, although the header was made by Koki Ogawa. The ball went to Kamada's head and ended up in the net, to the great celebration of the Japanese.
In six days, the match between the Netherlands and Sweden will be played, while Japan faces Tunisia.
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Japan equalizes
Japan have tied the score in the match against the Netherlands. Daichi Kamada scored in the 89th minute to make it 2:2. This is the second draw in the match.
Netherlands regain lead, Summerville scores
The Netherlands have regained the lead over Japan. Crysencio Summerville scored in the 64th minute to make it 2:1.
Japan equalizes with Nakamura's goal
Keito Nakamura scored the equalizer for Japan in the match against the Netherlands. Nakamura scored in the 57th minute after an assist from Takefusa Kubo.
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The result of the Group F match is 1:1.
Netherlands in the lead
The Netherlands have taken the lead against Japan. Virgil van Dijk scored the goal in the 51st minute for 1:0.
The match belongs to Group F of the 2026 World Cup.
The Netherlands dominated against Japan, but the first half ended in a draw.
The first half of the Netherlands - Japan match ended in a 0:0 draw.
The duel is taking place in Arlington, Texas, and belongs to Group F of the 2026 World Cup.
The Netherlands had several chances in the first half.
Netherlands in the next stage as group winner
Japan also had its share of cases. But none of the representatives specified the cases created.
The Netherlands had possession of the ball.
