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Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener
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Netherlands settles for draw
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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman defended his tactics and substitutions after Dutch hopes of victory in their World Cup opener were foiled by ​a late Japan goal in the 2-2 draw on Sunday. Two well-taken goals by ‌captain Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville either side of Keito Nakamura's conversion put the Netherlands in the lead twice but a deflected Daichi Kamada strike two minutes from time ​saw the spoils shared.
Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk has criticized mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup. Every game in the 2026 tournament will feature the breaks, which essentially turn matches into four-quarter affairs.
Japan's Keito Nakamura responded with an equalizer against the Netherlands.
Wannan shafin zai ke kawo muku yadda take kayawa tsakanin Netherlands da Japan har da hasashe da ƙididdigar karawar
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