Summerville lights up Dutch comeback but Japan snatches late 2-2 in World Cup opener
TL;DR
The Netherlands led twice in Dallas against Japan—thanks to Virgil van Dijk and a late lead from Summerville—before Keito Nakamura’s equaliser and a deflected Koki Ogawa header in the 89th minute earned Japan a 2-2 draw. Netherlands’ first-half caution and late concessions overshadowed a moment of quality from Gravenberch and a bright Summerville display.
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