Japan twice pegged back the Netherlands last week in a 2-2 draw, including an 89th-minute equaliser from Daichi Kamada, which prompted criticism in some quarters of head coach Ronald Koeman’s for perceived negative substitutions.
Ryan Gravenberch was replaced by defender Nathan Ake late on, inviting pressure leading to Japan’s corner, from which Kamada scored in the final minute. The dropped points mean the Netherlands must pick up all three on Saturday to avoid a nervy third group game.
Sweden can secure a knockout stage spot with a win of their own, having trounced Tunisia 5-1 in their opening game. Alexander Isak and…
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