Whereas the rest of the World Cup’s third round group matches have entailed a bit of scoreboard-watching for each team, Japan and Denmark can concentrate on their match, with Denmark needing a win to take Japan’s place in the knockout round.
World Cup 2010, Japan Vs. Denmark: Shinji Okazaki Stakes Japan To 3-1 Lead
Japan regained their two goal lead over Denmark when substitute Shinji Okazaki scored in the 87th minute, converting an easy finish after Keisuke Honda had drawn out Thomas Sorensen.
The Danish goalkeeper came off his line to mean Honda, who had been put in behind the right side of the Danish defense. Honda cut the ball across goal with his left foot for an easy Okazaki tap-in.
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