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Denmark 1-3 Japan

12 Photos
  • Turning Japanese

    Japan fans turned up in a variety of interesting outfits to support their team against Denmark.

    Defying gravity

    Japan striker Yasuhito Okubo falls under a challenge from Lars Jacobsen.

    Sorry Sorensen

    Thomas Sorensen attempts to organise his wall; it wouldn't be a good day at the office for the Denmark stopper.

    Honda steers it in

    Japan's Keisuke Honda leaves Sorensen stranded as his 30-yard free-kick gives Japan the lead.

  • Candid camera

    Honda celebrates his strike in front of the television cameras, as Japan moved a step closer to the second round.

    Bendtner bruised

    Makoto Hasebe tackles Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner.

    You beauty

    Yasuhito Endo watches as his beautifully struck free-kick sails past Schwarzer.

    Samurai supporters

    Japanese fans celebrate in Tokyo as their side move into a two-goal lead.

  • Driven to succeed

    Keisuke Honda powers his way past Denmark midfielder Martin Joergensen

    Tomasson off target

    Jon Dahl Tomasson sees his penalty saved by Eiji Kawashima

    Second bite

    From the rebound, Tomasson lifts the ball over Kawashima to make the score 2-1.

    Beyond doubt

    Shinji Okazaki puts the game beyond doubt with Japan's third, after excellent build-up play from Honda.