Gloria's Scoop

It’s a very disappointing result for Japan, having gone two goals up. Everything seemed to be under control, but an error by goalkeeper Kawashima led to the first goal. From that moment on, the team lost the tempo and rhythm of the match. They quickly conceded the equaliser, before the cruellest of third goals. Belgium celebrate victory after disappointing result Belgium’s team of stars demonstrated their strength of character by coming back fr om two goals down to claim victory over Japan in a wild game at the Rostov Arena.

Japan twice came from behind to peg back Senegal as the two Group H leaders played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Ekaterinburg Arena. 

In catching Colombia cold at the Mordovia Arena, Japan earned their first ever win over  Los Cafeteros , avenging their 4-1 defeat to the same opponents at Brazil 2014, and picked up three precious points in their bid to advance from Group H. Japan thrive against Colombia The game began at a frenetic pace, with Japan forcing a penalty that led to a red card for Colombia defender Carlos Sanchez allowing Shinji Kagawa to put the Asian side ahead from the spot.