Japan and Sweden drew 1–1 in Group F. Japan advanced second behind the Netherlands, while Sweden also progressed in third after a tight match featuring goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga.
Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports.
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Japan vs Sweden 1-1: Tight Group F Clash
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