Japan's defence was staggering was it not? Constant pressure, they hounded Cameroon's wingers off the ball, lots of crosses being sent in by Cameroon defenders. Even Achille Emana's entrance proved no improvement in the attack. Once seen being marked closely by 3 Japanese players. Samuel Eto'o just counldn't find his touch. Cameroon had a supreme opportunity late into stoppage, but goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, I'll tell you what; Japan are destined for great things if Kawashima can play as he is. Superb in the friendly against England last month, he provided a top drawer save keeping the clean sheet and securing Japan's first ever win in a World Cup tournament outside of Japanese soil. Three big points puts them even with the Netherlands who had earlier beaten Denmark 2:0 and shakes up a group where Japan where favoured to not make it past the group stages. Four points usually secures a place in the round of 16, so Japan are in good shape to go on..one point needed in two matches.

Group F I believe is tomorrow. Group of death..I'm betting Portugal to lose against Cot? d'Ivoire..lol just to make my friend mad if they really do lose. Something interesting: A player on North Korea GUARANTEED a victory over Brasil, stating they have a stronger mindset. Stronger mindset yes, maybe true, but are they stronger talent wise? I think that player is daft. Back in 1966 I think North Korea made it to the Quarterfinals knocking off European giants Italy I think, but this group is so star-studded and packed, I'm just curious to see if North Korea's back line, who hasn't allowed a goal in the last four friendly outings, can contain the players like Kaka, Dani Alves or even Cristiano Ronaldo later on for that matter.