KAKEGAWA, Shizuoka Pref. -- "If we can stay focused, I think we can win the next match as well," Japan and Feyenoord midfielder Shinji Ono said Tuesday of his team's upcoming game against Tunisia, set for Friday at Osaka's Nagai Stadium.
Shinji OnoJapan leads Group H on four points from a win over Russia and a draw with Belgium. Russia stands behind on three points, followed by Belgium (2) and Tunisia (1). A draw against the north Africans, or even a loss by a one-goal margin, will be enough to send the cohost to the knockout Round of 16 stage.