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Portugal end Japan’s run

Japan’s unbeaten run came to a dramatic end, as Madjer and crew sent memories of Portugal’s group-stage slip-up further into the distant past. Portugal looked poised and in control as the match got underway, knocking passes to and fro, with the Japanese barely getting a touch on the ball. But Samurai Blue had the first real chance as a shot bounced deceptively over goalkeeper Bruno, requiring an ...