Japan 1 - 1 Sweden
It's all over in Dallas!
Japan and Sweden draw 1-1, a result that sends both teams through to the knockouts.
Samurai Blue, already assured of a round-of-32 spot, dug deep and found their breakthrough in the second half after a first period short on chances.
The goal was worth the wait: intricate interplay between Doan and Maeda produced a superb opener.
Sweden hit back quickly through Elanga, who finds himself on the World Cup scoresheet yet again.
His left-footed cross-shot caught out Suzuki, restoring parity for the European side.
The Japan keeper redeemed himself with a pair of strong saves to prevent Sweden from leapfrogging them into the automatic spot, denying Isak first from the edge of the box and then with a fine late header.
A combined xG of just 1.73 reflected two teams who knew this result would likely suit both, and they can now turn their focus to the knockouts.
Japan face Brazil in a mouthwatering tie in Texas, while Potter's side are on course for a huge test against current favorites France.
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