VOLGOGRAD, Russia - Before Japan's final World Cup group stage clash with Poland, head coach Akira Nishino said the Samurai Blue would aim for three points despite only needing a draw to advance to the knockout stage, and at the outset of Thursday's match he looked good to his word.
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