Japan’s late goal secures 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener

Open this photo in gallery:Japan's Daicha Kamada points to the sky after scoring against the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday.Jessica Tobias/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDaichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener on Sunday.While the Dutch extended their unbeaten streak to 16 games in group play, the orange-clad Oranje supporters were stunned by the late goal that left them at 21-2-11 in group play at the World Cup.Virgil Van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored off each post for the Netherlands early in the second half, while Keito Nakamura had a goal…

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