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Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 2010 at the expense of Senegal. 29 Jun 2018
Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Group H went down to the wire with both Colombia and Senegal needing to avoid defeat to guarantee their place in the round of 16. 29 Jun 2018
Bednarek named man of the match after victory over Japan

Bednarek named man of the match after victory over Japan

Poland defender Jan Bednarek was named the man of the match after the 22-year-old Southampton player scored the only goal of the game on Thursday in his side's 1-0 victory over Japan. 29 Jun 2018
Over 42,000 fans attend Japan v Poland

Over 42,000 fans attend Japan v Poland

A total of 42,189 fans attended the World Cup match between Japan and Poland in Volgograd, FIFA announced on its website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan were beaten 1-0 by Poland in their final Group H game at the World Cup in Volgograd on Thursday but still advanced to the knockout stage, knocking out Senegal because they received fewer yellow cards throughout the tournament. 29 Jun 2018
Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Wednesday that his side had not yet shown what they are capable of at this summer's World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Kawashima says team must keep Lewandowski at bay

Kawashima says team must keep Lewandowski at bay

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Wednesday that his side should keep Poland striker Robert Lewandowski at bay during the teams' upcoming World Cup encounter. 28 Jun 2018
Japanese Princess passes on attending her country's final group game

Japanese Princess passes on attending her country's final group game

Japanese princess Hisako Takamado won't be attending her national team's final group game at the World Cup after leaving Russia on Monday. 27 Jun 2018
Total of 39 flights to deliver fans for Poland v Japan

Total of 39 flights to deliver fans for Poland v Japan

A total of 39 flights will deliver football fans to the southern Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup match between Poland and Japan, the press service of the city's airport has said. 27 Jun 2018
Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

YEKATERINBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - The mayor's office of the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, which hosted Sunday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Senegal, praised the Japanese supporters who stayed after the game to pick up the garbage in the stands. 26 Jun 2018
Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

The South American side kept their World Cup hopes alive after a convincing victory in Group H. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia v Poland player ratings

Colombia v Poland player ratings

Following shock losses in their opening games the pressure was on Colombia and Poland to get their World Cup campaigns back on track. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia knockout Poland after convincing 3-0 win

Colombia knockout Poland after convincing 3-0 win

Radamel Falcao scored his first ever World Cup goal as Colombia knocked out Robert Lewandowski's Poland with a 3-0 win in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - Japan head coach Akira Nishino said he made the right calls with his substitutions in Sunday’s Group H game with Senegal, which ended with a 2-2 draw. 25 Jun 2018
Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said on Sunday his side had failed to play at the same level in their 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday as they managed during their opening game of the tournament when they beat Poland 2-1. 25 Jun 2018
Japan v Senegal player ratings

Japan v Senegal player ratings

After emerging as surprise winners from round one, Senegal and Japan faced off to see who would remain top of Group H. 25 Jun 2018
Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Senegal striker Sadio Mane was named the man of the match in the FIFA World Cup Group H game against Japan, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Honda makes history as Japan fight back to draw with Senegal

Honda makes history as Japan fight back to draw with Senegal

Keisuke Honda became the first Japanese player to score at three different World Cups after coming off the bench to earn his country a 2-2 draw with Senegal in Group H. 25 Jun 2018
Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Senegal

Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Senegal

Japan fought back twice against Senegal to earn a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Group H match in Yekaterinburg on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group H

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group H

From red cards to rising stars Group H finished off the first round with highlights and heartbreak. Here are five things we learnt from the games. 23 Jun 2018
Cisse says team pushed Poland out of Comfort Zone

Cisse says team pushed Poland out of Comfort Zone

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said Tuesday that his team had managed to push Poland out of their comfort zone during their 2-1 win on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018