Honda's goal gives Japan win over Cameroon

Japan earned its first World Cup victory on foreign soil Monday when Keisuke Honda scored in the first half for a 1-0 victory over uninspired Cameroon in Group E of the World Cup.
Jun 15, 2010, 04:45 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Japan
Cameroon
  • KO
  • 39
  • HT
  • 63
  • 69
  • 75
  • 81
  • 88
  • FT

Match Commentary

95'
And that's your lot, make sure you head over to read the <A HREF= http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=264056&cc=5739&ver=global target=new > report </A> - and join us again as defending champions Italy take on Paraguay at 1830 GMT.
95'
What a strange game that was. Japan offered next to nothing going forward but grabbed a vital goal while Cameroon looked far better in most departments but couldn't find a cutting edge. Why Eto'o spent the entire 90 minutes on the right wing I'll never know.
94'
<b>Full time! Japan celebrate like they've already reached the second round! </b>
Match Stats
JPNCMR
Possession
42.3%
57.742.3
57.7%
Shots on Goal
2
2
Shot Attempts
3
9
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
0
3
Saves
2
1