荷兰和日本，二比二踢平

Lots of people love watching football.

I love watching football too.

Today, I want to talk about a football match.

A lot of people wanted to watch this match.

In this match, there were two teams.

One team was the Netherlands.

The other team was Japan.

The Netherlands are very good at football.

Many people know the Netherlands.

And many people love the Netherlands.

Japan are very good at football too.

Many people love Japan as well.

Both teams play very well.

Both teams came to play this match.

Both teams really wanted to play well.

The Netherlands wanted to win, and Japan wanted to win too.

Everyone wanted to watch this match.

Everyone wanted to watch the Netherlands play football.

And to watch Japan play too.

The people who came to watch were many, many.

Everyone was very happy.

Which team would win?

Everyone wanted to know.

Some said the Netherlands would win, some said Japan would win.

Both teams are very good.

So this match was sure to be fun to watch.

They all wanted to play very well.

The people coming to watch grew more and more.

Okay, let's watch this match.

The match began, and both teams really wanted to score.

"To score" means to kick the ball in.

The first to score was the Netherlands.

The Netherlands scored a goal.

One to zero — the Netherlands in front.

The Netherlands fans were all very happy.

But Japan didn't give up.

Japan really wanted to score too.

Later, Japan scored a goal too!

One to one — the two teams were level again.

At this point, the match was very fun to watch.

The two teams — you score one, I score one.

Later, the Netherlands scored another goal.

Two to one — the Netherlands were in front again.

The Netherlands fans grew happy again.

They thought: this time, the Netherlands will win.

But Japan still didn't give up.

Japan's players were a little anxious.

They were behind, and there wasn't much time.

But they didn't panic, and kept pushing forward.

They kept wanting to score, to pull one back.

The match was nearly over, and Japan were still playing.

Right at the end, Japan scored another goal!

Two to two — the two teams were level again.

Japan, who had just been behind, suddenly drew level.

Japan's fans shouted for joy.

That goal came so late, and was so important.

In the end, the match was over.

Two to two — the two teams drew.

"To draw" means no loss and no win.

Both teams got one point.

This match was really fun to watch.

The two teams chased each other, neither giving an inch.

The Netherlands played well, and Japan played well too.

Japan fell behind twice, and twice they came back.

They never gave up — really impressive.

After the match, many people talked about it.

Some said it was a pity for the Netherlands, who'd nearly won.

Others said Japan were very brave, always chasing.

Actually, a match like this is the most fun to watch.

Two strong teams playing, neither afraid of the other.

There were goals, there was falling behind, and a late equalizer.

Watching a match like this makes everyone happy.

For the Netherlands, not winning is a bit of a pity.

They'd nearly won, but were caught at the end.

For Japan, drawing is already great.

They battled right to the last minute.

Both teams have more matches ahead.

They both still have a chance, and will keep trying.

What's great about football is often right here.

You never know how it'll end.

Alright, that's all for today's football match.

The Netherlands and Japan drew two to two.

Thanks for listening — see you next time.