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Curaçao celebrates first point, Tunisia eliminated, Goals galore for Netherlands and Japan
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The evening of football started with quite an unexpected walk in the park for the Netherlands, who beat Sweden 5-1. Germany narrowly avoided a trampling by the Elephants of the Ivory Coast, thanks to a last-minute goal. World Cup newcomers Curaçao got their first world cup point ever thanks to a draw against Ecuador Meanwhile, Japan marked the 1000th World Cup match in style by putting four past Tunisia. Japan sealed Tunisia's fate in the process, the Eagles of Carthage will be flying home after this group stage.
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