Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (L) shoots past Denmark defender Per Kroldrup in the first half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan midfielder Yuki Abe shields the ball against Denmark defender Per Kroldrup in the second half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

Denmark World Cup team practices

Denmark World Cup team practices

KNYSNA, South Africa - Denmark defender Per Kroldrup (C) practices with teammates in Knysna, South Africa, on June 21, 2010, ahead of a World Cup Group E match against Japan.

Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (L) shoots past Denmark defender Per Kroldrup in the first half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament. (Kyodo)

Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan midfielder Yuki Abe shields the ball against Denmark defender Per Kroldrup in the second half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament. (Kyodo)

Denmark World Cup team practices

Denmark World Cup team practices

KNYSNA, South Africa - Denmark defender Per Kroldrup (C) practices with teammates in Knysna, South Africa, on June 21, 2010, ahead of a World Cup Group E match against Japan. (Kyodo)