Japan, Asia's most successful side, twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their Group F World Cup opener. The result left the Dutch to rue two blown leads in a dramatic match.
The contest reached a frantic conclusion in the second half. Two minutes from time, Japan equalized when substitute Koki Ogawa's header from a corner deflected off Daichi Kamada and into the goal.
Kamada's 88th-minute goal salvaged a point for the Samurai Blue and sent their fans into a frenzy, ensuring Japan earned a result in their opening fixture.