Japan focus on winning not drawing, says captain Hasebe


Soccer Football - World Cup - Group H - Japan vs Senegal - Ekaterinburg Arena, Yekaterinburg, Russia - June 24, 2018 Japan's Makoto Hasebe applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) - Japan's only planning is for victory against already eliminated Poland and the Blue Samurai will not think about playing for a draw to qualify for the World Cup's knockout rounds, according to captain Makoto Hasebe.

Japan's 2-2 draw with Senegal on Sunday left them top of Group H but level on four points and goal difference with the Africans, with Colombia on three.

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