Netherlands 1-0 Japan – Goals & Highlights Video

Netherlands maintained their 100 per cent record at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Japan at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

After a dour first half, the game sprang into life after the break with Wesley Sneijder settling the contest with the only goal of the game on 53 minutes.

Japan initially rallied after the goal but to no avail, leaving Bert van Marwijk’s side on six points from a possible six, top of Group E and in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages.

But it was far from convincing stuff from the Dutch, who could have conceded an equaliser in the dying moments and are yet to hit top form at the tournament, despite their impressive record.

Winger Arjen Robben was forced to sit out the game as his slight hamstring tear had not yet healed and the Bayern Munich man’s absence was noticeable from the start.

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