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Japan justify dark horse credentials with dramatic...
An 88th-minute goal by Daichi Kamada salvaged a point for Japan as the Dutch were left to rue their two blown leads.
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Japan justify dark-horse credentials with dramatic...
An 88th-minute goal by Daichi Kamada salvaged a point for Japan, while the Dutch were left to rue their two blown leads.
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Japan fight back twice in late draw vs. Netherland...
Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute header rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw for Japan, stunning the Netherlands after a frantic secon...