Substitute Keisuke Honda equalised with 12 minutes left as Japan twice pegged back Senegal in a thrilling 2-2 draw yesterday that leaves World Cup Group H wide open.

All eyes will now be on the other group match between Poland and Colombia following this stalemate at the Yekaterinburg Arena. As it stands, Japan and Senegal have four points after two games, with Colombia and Poland on zero, though they have played a game less.