YOKOHAMA -- Japan will stick to its own brand of soccer in seeking a win against Russia in Sunday's crucial Group H game in Yokohama, Japan coach Philippe Troussier said Saturday.
"After earning a point from the Belgium game, we have our destiny in our own hands. Against Russia, it's important not to lose," Troussier said in a news conference in Yokohama on Saturday.
Russia leads Group H with three points following its 2-0 win over Tunisia, while Japan stands on one point, along with with Belgium, after their 2-2 draw Tuesday.