Group E, 14:00 GMT, June 14, 2010
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Blue Samurai must sharpen up to slay Lions
Playing in their fourth successive World Cup, Japan have managed consistent qualification but have yet to assert themselves on the international stage. The Blue Samurai face an uphill task to progress from Group E, if their recent form is anything to go by.
In 2010, Takeshi Okada's side have faltered every time they have played a nation possessing any quality. Defeats to rivals South Korea (twice), Serbia, England and Ivory Coast have yielded just one goal and Okada has somehow earned a Raymond Domenech-style finals reprieve despite being lambasted by fans and press alike in Japan. And one must certainly question the logic of the Japanese FA in putting their World Cup hopes in the hands of a coach who lost all three matches when he last guided the national side to the finals in 1998.
Japan's opponents in the opening game of Group E will be Africa's most successful World Cup nation, Cameroon. The Indomitable Lions reached the quarter-finals in 1990 - led by the scoring exploits and snaking hips of Roger Milla - and will be playing in an African-record sixth finals.
Despite being a national treasure, Milla risked wrecking Cameroon's build-up to the finals after criticising star striker Samuel Eto'o for failing to display his world-class club credentials for the national side. Eto'o did not take too kindly to Milla's comments and threatened to pull out of Paul Le Guen's World Cup squad, though fortunately for the Indomitable Lions, he changed his mind.
In Eto'o, Cameroon have an obvious match-winner and can also boast a physically imposing and athletic midfield in Achilles Emana, Alex Song and Jean Makoun. But make no mistake, their midfielder also possess plenty of guile to trouble a Japan side lacking real steel in the middle of the park.Watch Netherlands vs Denmark live stream online June 14, 2010 – Information of the match between Netherlands vs Denmark kickoff and schedule TV on Sunday, 14-6-2010, 13:30 CET live at Soccer City Stadium in the World Cup 2010 – Group E. Netherlands start the match as the favourites to win Group E, but the Danes will provide a stern test for Oranje. Denmark are a defensively sound unit, while Holland will have to make do without star attacker Arjen Robben. The Dutch still have plenty of class up front though and they are likely to find the net more than once. We hope The fans of both team can enjoy with the live score, Netherlands vs Denmark preview, predictions, recaps and highlights here.
Japan player in focus: Keisuke Honda. Undoubtedly one of the most naturally gifted players at Okada's disposal, Honda has flourished since moving from Dutch club VVV Venlo to CSKA Moscow in January. He netted the Russian club's winner against Sevilla in the Champions League and has the ability to unlock defences with a dribble or an incisive through ball.
Cameroon player in focus: Samuel Eto'o . Quite simply, he is the Indomitable Lions talisman. As his country's captain and leading goalscorer, the hopes of a nation rest on the Inter Milan striker's shoulders. Eto'o made one substitute appearance at the 1998 World Cup, but four years later was Cameroon's match-winner against Saudi Arabia. Having missed out on playing at the 2006 finals, he will be desperate to prove that he is capable of carrying the team forward on the biggest stage of them all.
Key battle: Tulio Tanaka v Pierre Webo. Tanaka is comfortable on the ball, and has impressive anticipation when marking his men, with Wayne Rooney's failure to score in a recent friendly testament to his abilities. In Webo, he has a tough opponent - a strong, fearsome frontman who is full of running and provides the perfect foil for Eto'o. The Mallorca striker is an excellent form going into the tournament having scored three goals in the final two warm-up games.
Trivia: None of Cameroon's 23-man squad play in the country's national league. Seven players ply their trade in France, four in Germany, three in Turkey, England and Spain, and one each in the Netherlands, Scotland and Italy.
Prediction: This could well be the game that decides who wins the group and so could prove to be a tight encounter, despite Netherlands plethora of attacking talent. Having faced Portugal in qualifying, Denmark showed themselves to be adept at handling teams full of forward flair and their organisation will be key again in this one. If the Danes stay disciplined, a draw is on the cards.
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Stats: Japan have never won a World Cup game outside of their country, losing five of their six games on foreign soil.
Odds: Japan (3.60), the draw (3.30), Cameroon (2.10) with Bet365. Samuel Eto'o for first goalscorer is priced at 5.00 and might be worth a punt.
Prediction: Both of these sides have flattered to deceive of late, and their poor recent results would suggest a draw is on the cards. But there will be one truly world class player on the pitch who can make all the difference, and Samuel Eto'o may just give Cameroon the edge.
Team BIO for This Match:
Japan : Group E
Manager: Takeshi Okada
Star Player: Shunsuke Nakamura
World Cup Appearances: 4
Cameroon :Group E
Manager: Paul Le Guen
Star Player: Samuel Eto'o
World Cup Appearances: 6
Japan Vs Cameroon Team Profile:
Japan : Group E
Asia’s Arsenal. Look great, rarely achieve what they should. Takeshi Okada’s charges play neat, attractive football. The traditional problem for Japan has been in scoring enough goals to progress on the World stage though they seem to be addressing it as, in the 2009 calendar year, they put six past Hong Kong, five against Togo and Finland, and four each against Chile, Belgium, Ghana and Hong Kong.In Shunsuke Nakamura and AFC Player-of—the-Year Yasuhito Endo they have creative midfield talent, whilst defensively the wonderful Brazilian/Japanese, Tulio, will surely make a mark this time.Even so, going into their fourth consecutive Finals, the worry is that Japan lack a world class goalkeeper and striker, and may be a touch too lightweight to make a serious impact in South Africa.
Chances for Japan to win Fifa world cup football 2010:
Qualified without too much difficulty but a young side, augmented by the experience of the likes of Espanyol playmaker Nakamura, are unlikely to get beyond the first stage.
Cameroon :Group E
The Indomitable Lions’ Head Coach, Paul Le Guen, has led his side to a remarkable World Cup qualification. After struggling against Togo and Morocco in early Group games, Le Guen took over, and Cameroon haven’t looked back. They’re not expected to be Africa’s first World Champion, but don’t write them off. Organised, physically imposing and a great goal scorer are three traditional attributes of strong World Cup teams.Samuel Eto’o apart, there is no “stand-out” performer for Cameroon, but their squad is full of players playing top-flight football in England, Germany, France and Spain. Physically strong, they can call on the likes of Tottenham’s Sebastien Bassong and Bikey from Burnley for the physical challenge, whereas if there’s skill Mbia from Marseille fits the bill.
Chances for Japan to win Fifa world cup football 2010:
Cruised through qualifying but will still be hugely reliant on the talismanic Eto'o up front. The second round looks to be about the limit of what they can achieve.
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