Netherlands, Japan split points in 2‑2 World Cup draw

ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Virgil van Dijk scored a header in the 51st minute and Crysencio Summerville added a goal and an assist, but the Netherlands settled for a 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in a World Cup group stage match. Japan answered van Dijk’s opener through substitute Keito Nakamura’s right-footed strike in the 57th minute. Summerville, a midfielder, scored with his left foot in the 64th minute to restore the lead, but substitute Daichi Kamada leveled with a header in the 89th minute. Micky van de Ven, a defender, provided an assist on Summerville’s goal, and forward Memphis Depay set up van Dijk’s goal. Three yellow cards were issued: Summerville in the 61st minute, Depay in the 83rd and van de Ven in second-half stoppage time. Both teams are 0-0-1 in World Cup competition. Japan holds a 2-1-2 overall record, while the Netherlands improved to 6-0-1. The result left both sides with a point each in the group standings.