Japan's best player is likely Keisuke Honda, and he came up huge in the 16th minute. He got into space, found room between two Ivory Coast defenders, and unleashed an absolute rip into the top corner. He's been in-form all night, so this may not be his only appearance on the scoresheet.
Keisuke Honda Fires Japan into the Lead (GIF)
Japan's Keisuke Honda scored an excellent first goal in their match against the Ivory Coast.
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