Netherlands vs. Japan was a highly anticipated matchup when the World Cup groups were announced, and it lived up to the hype. After a quieter first half, the second half delivered four goals which saw Virgil Van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville score for the Netherlands, and Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada scoring to draw level twice for Japan. The Matchday crew breaks down a thrilling match, and are joined by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to talk about what we can expect from the two sides going forward in the tournament.
00:00 – Change of tempo in the second half, what changed?
00:50 – Prematch bets? 👀
03:48 – Quality goals, which was the best?
05:24 – Who can go deeper in the tournament?
07:48 – Incredible momentum until hydration break?
13:43 – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink joins the show
16:57 – Striker choices for Netherlands, who should start?
18:34 – Intensity dropped for Netherlands
19:59 – What can Netherlands expect from this World Cup?
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21:30 Get your facts right. The Netherlands never lost a first group game. But they definitely DID lose their first and only games in the 1934 and 1938 world cups.
By the way, the last time the Dutch lost a WC in normal time was 2006 against Portugal. 2010 (the final) if you count extra time.
13:05 GravenberGGG not like Birch like BerGGG
Hydration breaks… let's just call them what they are: commercial breaks. And they suck. But everything Infantino touches sucks, as does American adver….euhm sports coverage. If its 104 degrees out there, ok, maybe. Or maybe don't organise this tournament in a freaking oven.
The Dutch didn't sit back when they went 1-0 up. They did when they went 2-1 up, partly because of Japan and partly because of incomprehensible subs by Koeman. He took off all speed up front and brought a clearly unfit Memphis and Brobbey who needs speed around him.
I thought both teams looked vulnerable and soft. Australia looked better IMO.
Koeman is senile, wtf were those subs?
Totaly agree, stop this water break
Koeman paid the price for his conservatism and stubbornness. Shortly after the Netherlands' second goal, all attacking players were substituted. You can't put enough pressure on your opponents up attacking third. then the defensive line being breached is only a matter of time.
Wish you best of luck
Good luck for netherland national team in world cup 2026
Agree, the water-break at second half was a bummer especially when Japan was starting to build momentum. Referee seemed fishy on that note but had a hunch things would change drastically upon Ito Junya’s entry and it did. The last 15 minutes, the Samurais were playing like deadly Ronins, sharp and dangerous, just hoped we saw that from the beginning. Overall, a great draw!
Best game so far, speaking as a real battle
Memphis is rubbish
Very good game. Both teams have good quality and can go far in this tournament.
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Japan plays much better football when they're losing. That's just our national character.
west ham didn't have a very good season lol
Worthless. Fire these guys
Netherlands coach needs to be sacked coz he is does stupid things like slot
So many words, so little said. Not to mention choppy audio