Questions arise after Netherlands 2-2 draw with Japan
In a very exciting match between Japan and Netherlands, there were a lot of flaws in Netherlands defense. Jon Arnold explains why fans might be worried.
Video Transcript
Going into this match at Dallas Stadium, we thought the Netherlands and Japan were the two teams most likely to top this World Cup group.
But after a 2-2 draw between the two teams, we're not really any closer to understanding how this group will shake out.
The game took a while to get going.
In fact, at halftime, I was wondering what I'd be writing about.
No goals and then a very defensive game, as both teams kept their structure and stayed disciplined.
But the game burst into life in the second half.
First, with a head- header from Virgil van Dijk, as Japan answered with a spectacular goal of their own.
Then Crysencio Summerville, in only his third Dutch match, a player who was being heavily recruited by Suriname, for whom he's also eligible.
He told me after the game he was close to accepting a call for them.
in his third Dutch game, he scores in his World Cup debut, first player since 2014 to score an international debut goal in the World Cup.
But once again, Japan has the equalizer, and the Netherlands concerned about their defense, especially with that being the hallmark of this team, the base of this team.
It was the attack that was the worry heading into the tournament.
Now, questions emerging somewhat all over the field for the Dutch.
But still, one point from this game, a decent performance really from both teams and plenty to play for with the rest of the group matches.
Sweden, Tunisia, the other game.
We'll probably know the result of that t- well, by the time you watch this video, and we'll be able to keep watching the machinations of this group.
For now, from Dallas Stadium, you can read more on USA Today.
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