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Byline: The Nation.
Holland take on Japan in test of group E supremacy
Agence France-Presse
Durban, South Africa
The Netherlands face Japan here today with both teams in a position to battle for top spot in Group E, a position that would see them potentially avoid Italy in the second round.
The Dutch beat Denmark 2-0 in their first game while the Japanese shocked Cameroon 1-0 for their first ever World Cup victory on foreign soil. The African side play the Danes in today's late match.
Dutch coach Bert Van Marwijk said the familiarity with Denmark's game made for a no-mistakes contest on Monday, but he was expecting a different …