Dallas (United States), June 15 -- Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said his team gained confidence from a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener on Sunday, while also admitting disappointment at failing to secure victory.
Japan came from behind twice to earn a point against one of the tournament favorites. "I am not satisfied with only one point, but I believe this point is worth more than a point," Moriyasu said.
"The players executed our game plan well and showed strong response under pressure. Coming back twice has given us great confidence."He praised Japan's resilience against a top-level opponent.
"The Netherlands is a very strong side," he said. "Our players stayed united, showed toughnessand fightin...