subject: Gianni Truvianni's "South Africa 2010", Japan Holds On To 1-0 Victory Over An Uninspired Cameroon [print this page] Gianni Truvianni's "South Africa 2010", Japan Holds On To 1-0 Victory Over An Uninspired Cameroon
Yesterday with an opportunistic goal by Honda at the 39 minute mark and a solid defense Japan managed its first world cup victory on foreign soil yet they would have to hold of a late charge from Cameroon, who came ever so close to scoring in the dying moments of the game. This coming on a shot by defender Stephane Mbia which hit the post, leaving Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima but looking on as the ball bounced of his goal's crossbar and back. Japan however despite being dominated by Cameroon in the second half also had scoring chances of their own which perhaps should have led to a second goal yet like Cameroon's later effort; so too would theirs hit the post.
Cameroon, for its part despite having internationally renowned players such as Samuel Eto'o was never able to get their game fully going. This being a case of Japan not really allowing them to get in their stride and being able to take advantage of one of the few scoring chances they did have.
As for Japan, they now have their first three points and will take on the Netherlands in their next game which should be interesting if the Japanese manage to control the Dutch attack in the same way they did with Cameroon's. Cameroon however after their first game was left without any points and will be taking on Denmark (who also lost their first encounter) in a game both teams need to win if they wish to stay in the tournament.
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