Winner: Netherlands
Score: Netherlands(1) vs Japan(0)
53′ Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands)
Recap
This was a tightly fought game as both teams had almost equal shots on goal and corner kicks. Netherlands however has had more possession but it didn’t create a lot of scoring opportunities.
The first half ended in a draw and Netherlands knew they needed a goal to stay atop their group and Wesley Sneijder responded on the 53′ minutes with a goal.
Key Takeaway
Netherlands is now on top of the standing and they are already assured of reaching the next round.
You can see videos of the game here — Videos: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)
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