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Japan will play for the third time in its history the knockout stages of the World Cup despite a 1-0 defeat against Poland yesterday in Volgograd, at the end of a tight group H of which Colombia finished leading. In this way, the Blue Samurai are at their best in the tournament, the eighth in 2002 and 2010, in six participations. In the second round, they will face Belgium, winner of Group G after beating England 1 to 0 on Thursday.
The match between Diablos Rojos and Samurais will be played on Monday in Rostov-on-Don. The Nipponians won the game at the expense of Senegal, who lost 1-0 to Colombia, with which they tied for points.
The ranking was defined by fair play. The Africans finished the first phase with six yellow and the Asians with four. This is the first time this criterion has been used in the competition.
"I decided to keep our match as it was and to trust the other result." My players were very loyal in listening to what I said to them and following my decision ", Said Japanese coach Akira Nishino
.A Jan Bednarek's goal in the 59th minute, when he finished a free kick, gave the triumph of honor" The win no Does not mitigate the first defeats, "said Polish coach Adam Nawalka
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AFP I Volgograd
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