Netherlands coach Koeman defends tactics after frustration against Japan (opens original article in a new tab)

Netherlands coach Koeman defended his tactics following a 2-2 draw against Japan in the World Cup opener, blaming poor defending for the result and expressing no regrets about his substitutions.

• Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman defended his tactics after a 2-2 draw against Japan in the World Cup opener
• Koeman made substitutions including removing winger Crysencio Summerville and adding a third centre back, which led to Japan equalizing
• Koeman blamed poor defending for the draw and stated no regrets about his tactical choices
• Memphis Depay was brought on but earned a yellow card and failed to impact the game