Virgil van Dijk sparks VAR FIFA World Cup controversy after Netherlands goal against Japan

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The Dutch were denied a victory in their World Cup Group F opener when Koki Ogawa’s header two minutes from time took a deflection off Daichi Kamada before going in at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas.However, Van Dijk had headed his side ahead six minutes into the second-half after connecting with Liverpool team-mate Ryan Gravenberch’s cross. Speaking after the game, Van Dijk said: “They didn’t create that much, so that’s why it’s extra disappointing that we conceded through a set-piece.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

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Because we conceded late on, it doesn’t feel as nice, but we move on.”While Japan boss Moriyasu said: “We managed to get a result through our collective effort. Based on my own observations of his rehabilitation, I made that judgment.”Before he added: “Not only did we hurt Endo, but we also caused pain to his family, who cherish him, the supporters, and many others.