LIVE Coverage: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
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FULL-TIME: Netherlands 2-2 Japan
90+6' The Netherlands are pushing for a winner but can't create a late opportunity to secure three points.
90+2' A searching cross from Denzel Dumfries finds the gloves of Suzuki. Time is running out for both teams.
90' SIX minutes have been added on.
89' GOAL: Daichi Kamada- Netherlands 2-[2] Japan
Koki Ogawa's header hits Daichi Kamada, who does not realise the ball is heading towards him, and flies past Bart Verbruggen. The game is now level at 2-2.
88' Japan win a corner, but Junya Ito cannot clear the first man.
86' Koki Ogawa crosses, but the ball goes all the way through, and the Netherlands clear. Japan win a free-kick, but it is cleared.
84' The Netherlands deal with the cross well and win a free-kick inside their half.
83' Yellow card: Memphis Depay
The Dutch forward picks up a yellow card, and Japan have a chance to put a dangerous delivery into the box.
82' The Japanese fans are in full voice, trying to help their team as much as possible to get an equaliser.
80' Sugawara gets a golden opportunity inside the box, but the ball is slightly behind him, and his shot is straight at Bart Verbruggen.
78' A long throw from Yukinari Sugawara is headed clear by the Netherlands.
76' The Netherlands come forward and try to create a strong chance to score, but the ball ends up in the gloves of Suzuki.
75' 15 minutes remain, with just one goal separating the two sides.
74' Takefuso Kubo comes off for Jaoan following an injury.
73' Suzuki gets down well to his right-hand side to cover his right post, as Cody Gakpo gets a yard of space and sees his shot saved.
70' The game resumes following the second-half hydration break.
67' Takefuso Kubo lets fly from range, and his strike narrowly goes over the crossbar, sending a warning sign to the Dutch team.
64' GOAL: Crysencio Summerville- Netherlands [2]-1 Japan
The Dutch winger curls home from inside the box on the right-hand side, beating the outstretched Zion Suzuki.
62' Japan look threatening at the moment, but gift a cheap free-kick away high into the Netherlands' half, relieving pressure for Ronald Koeman's team.
61' Yellow Card: Crysencio Summerville
The West Ham winger stops a threatening Japan counter-attack and receives a warning for his challenge.
57' GOAL: Keito Nakamura- Netherlands 1-[1] Japan
Keito Nakamura finds half a yard of space on the edge of the box and unleashes a powerful strike, which seems to take a slight touch on the way into the goal off Van Hecke. Japan are level, with the first 15 minutes being entertaining so far.
56' Summerville bursts into the box and attempts a cross, which goes out of play, and Japan get a goal kick.
51' GOAL: Virgil van Dijk- Netherlands [1]-0 Japan
A brilliant cross from Ryan Gravenberch found the head of his Liverpool teammate Virgil van Dijk, who headed low into the right corner, netting the first goal of the match.
50' Cody Gakpo draws a foul in a good area for the Netherlands. Tijjani Reijnders' cross does not beat the first man, and Japan clear.
47' Ryan Gravenberch whips a brilliant cross into the six-yard box, but Donyell Malen cannot get a touch on the ball. It has been a bright start from the side in Orange so far.
46' A low cross from the Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville fails to find the feet of somebody attacking in orange, and Japan clear.
45' The second half gets underway in Houston, as the Netherlands and Japan remain level at 0-0. The opening game in Group F has seen limited chances, but the second 45 could see that all change.



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