#WC2018: Japan-Poland locked 0-0 at halftime
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — Japan and Poland are locked 0-0 at halftime in their last World Cup group match.
Japan created most of the chances during the half with Yoshinori Muto central to most of his team’s attacking forays. Muto was one of six changes to the starting lineup for the match.
Japan needs a point in Volgograd to ensure it advances regardless of the result in the Senegal vs Colombia game being played simultaneously in Samara.
Poland, though, came closest to taking the lead when in the 32nd minute, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima did well to keep a well-guided header from Kamil Grosicki out. Scampering across his goal before diving, Kawashima clawed the ball to safety just before it had crossed the line.
Poland is already out of the tournament having lost its two previous Group H matches against Senegal and Colombia.
