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Van der Vaart compares Van Dijk to a 'Boeing 747' after Japan draw

Rafael van der Vaart has launched a stinging attack on Virgil van Dijk, comparing the Netherlands captain to a commercial airliner following a shaky defensive display against Japan. Despite the Liverpool man finding the net in the 2-2 draw, Van der Vaart admitted he was stunned by the defender's lack of mobility during the Netherlands' World Cup opener.

Drab Dutch held despite Summerville moment of magic

The Netherlands conceded a late equaliser as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Second-half strikes from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville looked to have got the Oranje over the line, but they were pegged back on both occasions as Group F began in Dallas.

Pos	Squadra	G	V	P	S	GF	GS	+/-	Pt.	Forma
10	Baglan Dragons	30	11	8	11	46	41	5	41	S D D V D
11	Trefelin BGC	30	10	8	12	47	63	-16	38	D S S D V
12	Llantwit Major	30	9	8	13	44	54	-10	35	V D S V D
13	Taffs Well	30	8	8	14	44	49	-5	32	S V S S S
14	Pontardawe Town	30	8	8	14	52	70	-18	32	V S S D D

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