Group F - Netherlands & Japan Through, Sweden Edged Out
Netherlands and Japan advanced from a tight Group F.
Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 馃嚦馃嚤 Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | 馃嚡馃嚨 Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 | 馃嚫馃嚜 Sweden | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | 馃嚬馃嚦 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
Qualified for Round of 32: 馃嚦馃嚤 Netherlands, 馃嚡馃嚨 Japan, 馃嚫馃嚜 Sweden
Results
NetherlandsJune 24
1 - 1
Japan-
SwedenJune 24
2 - 0
Tunisia-
NetherlandsJune 20
2 - 0
Sweden-
JapanJune 20
2 - 1
Tunisia-
NetherlandsJune 16
2 - 0
Tunisia-
JapanJune 16
1 - 0
Sweden-
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Analysis
Netherlands controlled with possession football, conceding just once. Japan's pressing style earned draws when needed and a crucial win over Sweden. The Blue Samurai continue to be Asia's most consistent performer.