SUB IN RESCUE ACT
from JAMES DOBSON egal boss Aliou Cisse: “Of course we have regrets. We were not very good frankly, and Japan were the better team, I have to admit that.
“But despite that fact, we led twice and what’s annoying for me is the two goals we conceded.”
Japan chief Akira Nishino added: “We attacked well and played in our own rhythm. The substitutions also worked well and I think I did very well with the timing of those.
“The players were very confident and positive and I thought we could have gone for the victory.
“But Senegal are a very strong team and I hope that this result will lead to more success in our next match.”