The World Cup's fourth day produced a late drama and a rout, as Japan rallied for a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands and Germany overwhelmed tournament debutant Curaçao 7-1.
In the day's standout match in Arlington, Texas, the Netherlands and Japan traded goals in a frantic second half. Virgil van Dijk put the Dutch ahead in the 50th minute, but Keito Nakamura equalized for Japan in the 57th and Crysencio Summerville restored the Dutch lead in the 64th. Japan kept pushing, and Daichi Kamada struck in the 88th minute, set up by Koki Ogawa, to secure a 2-2 draw. The result left both teams level on a point at the top of Group F.
