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World Cup: Hato sideline as Netherlands and Japan draw 2-2

Jorrel Hato remain for bench as Netherlands begin dia World Cup campaign with 2-2 draw against Japan.

All the goals come after half time as Dutch see dia lead cut two times by Japan, wey equalize for 88th minute.

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki make two fine saves for first half to stop Donyell Malen, while Cody Gakpo also get chance to score.

Japan threaten small before half time, with Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda shoot just wide of Bart Verbruggen goal.

But na Dutch score first for 50th minute. Ryan Gravenberch cross swing inside, Virgil van Dijk head am enter net through inside of right post.

Lead last only six minutes. Nakamura get space for edge of box and drill shot enter net with slight deflection.

Goals continue. For 64th minute, Crysencio Summerville cut inside onto left foot and curl pinpoint finish enter net, ball kiss left post on way in.

Japan dominate possession and territory as game reach conclusion, and dem get reward when Koki Ogawa header take slight touch off teammate Daichi Kamada and beat Verbruggen.

Hato go hope to make dia competition debut when Netherlands play second game against Sweden on Saturday.


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