While pleased with the resolve shown by his players to salvage a point after twice going behind, the Japanese tactician the target going into the tie was achieving victory.
"The Netherlands were very strong, we were trailing, a very difficult opponent, the players were united as one, tenacious, they fought to the end and did not cease to persevere," Moriyasu said. .....
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