Oops. Denmark opens the scoring when defender Poulsen's errant header bounces off teammate Agger's back.Netherlands 2-0 Denmark
46' Daniel Agger (own goal)
85' Dirk Kuyt
With Arjen Robben out with an injury, it takes a fluke own goal from Denmark to get the vaunted Dutch attack on the score sheet. Denmark looks pedestrian. Super-sub Elijero Elia adds pace and width to the Oranje front line as they put it away with five minutes remaining.
Japan 1-0 Cameroon
39' Keisuke Honda
Japan pulls off the first real surprise of the tournament... not just for their victory but for their relatively dominant performance. Cameroon looks uncomfortable with their tactics and seems to lack desire through the first and most of the second half. A big disappointment for those hoping for African success.
Italy 1-1 Paraguay
------------------------- 39' Antolin Alcra
63' Daniele De Rossi
Paraguay impress with their competent football against the defending champs. The Azzuri go down a goal and must fight back in the second half to avoid the upset. Another tournament goal keeping error gives Italia the equalizer. All of Italy gripe about the lack of creative attack, but the Italians still look likely to advance.
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