2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

Not. Happening.

Sorry it was Yasuhito Endo for the second one.
Very lame joke, btw.

NL scores against Cameroon – NL 1 - 0 Cameroon.

As it stands now, NL and Japan go on, and would play, respectively, against Slovakia and Paraguay.

No, it seems to be stuck on the outside of the shirt.

Someone had to do it tho’.

Japan is pressing Denmark like hell! Denmark appears to have been utterly discombobulated by the Japanese attack.

If this goes on, Japan might end up scoring a couple more goals by the end of the game… Colour me impressed! This Japan is nothing like the team that played in earlier World Cups.

Of course, there might be a Danish rally during the 2nd half, if they manage to calm down and focus… But somehow it looks unlikely.

Japan have been a good international team in theory for a while now - it’s always nice to see it when they manage to turn in a performance.

I will have to blame Manuel for that error. :slight_smile:

I meant Brazil.

No doubt. :stuck_out_tongue:

So, you didn’t read the Manuel? Or the Manuel had a typo? :wink: :wink:

Penalty for Cameroon!!!

And Cameroon’s Eto’o… SCORES!

1-1!

Cameroon ties it up on the penalty.

At this point, if Japan scores another goal, Japan takes the group (I think).

ETA: No. They need two goals to take it. (Or 1 plus another Cameroon goal).

ETA again: Nevermind. I just can’t add. They definitely need another Cameroon goal. (Forgot to take Netherlands point for a draw into account.)

Would it be racist if I said the Japanese were too nippy for the Danes? :smiley:

It’s called “Powerweb” and is part of the Adidas TechFit shirts. Here’s what Adidas’ website says about it:

Not all players wear those particular shirts, though. Some opt for the more loose-fitting shirts without Powerweb.

I must say that it is refreshing to see the fighting spirit in the Cameroon team – They are already eliminated no matter what, yet they keep fighting and playing to win. That’s the spirit!

Certainly a more sportsmanlike showing than Algeria.

Wow. Denmark making a match of it.

Netherlands scores again – Very nice goal, after the first shoot on target was deflected by the post.

Netherlands 2 - 1 Cameroon

And Cameroon doesn’t surrender! They still play and fight. I love this team right now. They may be in a totally hopeless situation, but they won’t - give - up!

And Denmark also scored against Japan, but the Japanese keep being plucky. Nice passes between the Japanese players, although it looks a bit like stalling. The Danes press on, but it may be (may be) a case of too little, too late.

JAPAN SCORES! Very VERY nice goal by Akasaki, finishing after a pass from Honda! Lovely work there.

Japan 3 / Denmark 1

Aaaand, game over! Japan wins, 3-1.

Great game by Japan. I am really surprised by their performance – I had never seen Japan play that well before!