Jun 29 (NHK) - In the soccer World Cup finals in Russia, Japan advanced to the knockout phase despite a 1-0 loss to Poland in their final group-stage match on Thursday.
In the Group H results table, Japan tied with Senegal at 4 points from one win, one loss, and one draw. But the Samurai Blue placed second on fair play points.
This is the first time since the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa and the 3rd time overall that Japan has made it to the round of 16.
In the other Group H match, Colombia beat Senegal 1-0, finishing 1st with 6 points from 2 wins and one loss and securing a spot in the last 16.