World Cup 2010 : Japan beats Denmark 3-1 to qualify for the Round of 16
RUSTENBURG, Jun. 24, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Japan defeated Denmark by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.
Japan dominated the first half thanks to goals from Honda ('17) and Endō ('30). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Japaneses further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Okazaki with just 3 minutes remaining in regulation time.
Japan advance to the Round of 16. Denmark is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Denmark at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1986)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Japan at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1998)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Denmark
1:3
Japan
1:3 (0:2)
- 24 June 2010
- 20:30
- Rustenburg
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 9 |
| Japan | 6 |
| Denmark | 3 |
 Cameroon | 0 |
Matches
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