Match 25: Netherlands v. Japan :: GAME THREAD [R]

Nearly 2-0, but one extra touch ended all hope of that on that sequence.

 

Ops normal.

 

That means that's it.

They won't use any more energy. The 1-0 is enough for their purposes.

 

Panic in front of Japan's goal. Holland still pushing.

 

lol Bomber and/or Tulio almost 'forced' that into their own net.

 

That was the chance.

 

Shame.

This Dutch team almost forces you to root for the other guys.

 

Japan come soooo close!

Maybe Okosaki has been drinking a little too much saki - really should have put that one away.

 

Okazaki will never have another chance like that ever again.

Just another case of Japan not really expecting the opportunities and not exploiting them when they come.

 

Almost 1-1

 

Yeah... bring 'em on: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=232261&cc=5901

 

Should have absolutely been a penalty for Japan.

 

well I'm reserving my judgment until the knockout stages...as it is, they're showing Brazil, Italy, England, Spain and France how to do it...

 

You have no idea how I wish Japan just scored there, what is up with Japans #10 hes giving away balls like hes a porn star.

 

It looked like a dive from over here. Minimal contact if any.

 

Okada tsk tsk

 

He had a hand on his back.

 

Should have been a yellow for poor acting.

 

A very ugly win. But I do like 6 points.

 

Okada looking upset at the end.

They'll go to the final game vs. Denmark in a do-or-die situation.

I give the Danes the edge.

 

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