世界杯：荷兰二比二战平日本，一场好球

Today let's talk about a really good match.

This match was the Netherlands against Japan.

First the result: the two teams drew, two to two.

Two to two is a lively scoreline.

Why do I say this match was good to watch?

Because both teams are strong, and both love to attack.

The Netherlands are a very famous strong team in Europe.

They've played in many World Cups, and their players have great skill.

Japan are a very strong team in Asia.

In recent years, Japan have played better and better.

They're fast, they run a lot, and they're hard to handle.

So this was a match between two strong teams.

Before the match, nobody knew who would win.

When the match began, both teams wanted to attack.

One wanted to score, and so did the other.

The first to score was the Netherlands.

The Netherlands scored the first goal — one to zero.

The scorer was a very important player for the Netherlands.

He's very tall, and he's the Netherlands' captain.

He headed the ball into the net — really beautiful.

After this goal, the Netherlands fans were all very happy.

But Japan weren't afraid at all.

They didn't fall apart just because they were behind.

Japan kept playing and kept looking for chances.

Before long, Japan scored a goal too!

One to one — the two teams were level again.

At this point, the match got even better.

The two teams — you score one, I score one — neither giving an inch.

In the second half, the Netherlands scored again.

This goal was scored by another young Netherlands player.

Two to one — the Netherlands led once more.

The Netherlands fans in the stands sang again.

The Netherlands fans thought: now the Netherlands should win.

But Japan still didn't give up.

They knew the match wasn't over.

They kept pushing forward, trying to pull the score back.

The minutes ticked by, and the match was nearly over.

Right at the end, Japan scored another goal!

Two to two!

Japan drew level at the very last moment.

That goal came so late, and was so important.

Japan's players and fans jumped for joy.

The Netherlands players, meanwhile, were a little disappointed.

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

In the end, the match finished two to two.

Both teams got one point.

After the match, many people talked about it.

Some said it was one of the best matches of the World Cup so far.

Both teams scored two goals, and it was lively throughout.

Others said Japan were so tenacious.

They fell behind twice, and twice they came back.

That never-give-up spirit won a lot of admiration.

This match also showed everyone that Asian teams are getting stronger.

Before, many thought Japan couldn't beat Europe's strong teams.

But now, Japan can already match them.

Of course, for the Netherlands the result is a bit of a pity.

They led twice, but in the end took only one point.

As a strong team, they surely wanted to win.

Still, the Netherlands needn't be too sad.

Drawing with Japan like this also shows Japan really are strong.

Actually, this is what's interesting about the World Cup.

When strong team meets strong team, the match is often the most exciting.

No one is sure to win; it all comes down to the pitch.

For both teams, this is a decent start.

They each took a point, and each saw their own problems.

Next, they'll face other opponents.

The Netherlands will think: we must win the next one.

Japan will think: we must keep up this drive.

The group stage has only just begun, with many matches ahead.

For people who love watching football, a match like this is the most thrilling.

Two strong teams chasing each other, right to the last second.

On this night, both teams deserved applause.

A two-to-two draw — really, no one truly lost.

Both teams showed their very best.

Alright, that's the Netherlands–Japan match.

Two to two — a great game people will remember for a long time.

A match like this is exactly why everyone loves watching football.

Thanks for listening — see you next time.