Texas, June 14 -- A late strike from Daichi Kamada helped Japan escape a strong Netherlands side, securing a point as both sides played out a 2-2 stalemate in front of a passionate Texas crowd in the ongoing FIFA World Cup on Monday.

While it was the Netherlands who took the lead, courtesy of a goal from Virgil Van Dijk in the early minutes of the second half, Nakamura produced a leveller just minutes later. Crysencio Summerville put the Dutch back in control in the 64th minute. However, in the 88th minute, Kamada spoiled the Netherlands' party, and both sides now share a point each.

The Netherlands dominated the ball possession, with nearly 60 per cent, and both sides fired 10 shots. The Dutch got six shots on target as compared to Jap...