

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, right, and Netherlands' Joris Mathijsen, left, compete for the ball during the World Cup group E soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Japan's midfielder Keisuke Honda (R) heads the ball as Netherlands' midfielder Nigel de Jong looks on during their Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 19, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

Netherlands' Joris Mathijsen, left, and Japan's Keisuke Honda, right, go for the ball during the World Cup group E soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, June 19, 2010.
photo: AP