FIFA World Cup 2010 Japan Vs Cameroon Preview In a match that could quite aptly be labelled as becoming an Asia

a versus Africa contest, on Monday, in Bloemfontein, Japan take on Cameroon in match number 10 with the World Cup. Both these teams are widely considered as being dark horses in a group that also has European teams Holland and Denmark. Asian giants Japan ought to have the psychological edge, if any, with 3 unbeaten showings against their Africans rivals, in as numerous matches. Japan, who are in their 4th consecutive Globe Cup look, had their greatest showing in the 2002 edition that they co-hosted with South Korea. On the occasion, Japan managed to get to obtain past the preliminary group stage only to lose to Turkey within the round of 16. Such optimism about Japans prospects in South Africa fades somewhat in the event you think about Japans recent form that has noticed them going down in all 4 of their preparation warm ups. Against England, they led by an early goal and contrived to shed, by way of own objectives, within the last sixth with the game. Cameroon can justly view themselves as rivalling Denmark for a second spot alongside Holland, in group E. And they'll strengthen their trigger if they can trump Japan, on June 14. Cameroons recent form has been far from encouraging. After the African Cup of Nations, Cameroon have recorded just the solitary win in 6 matches. Both their warm up games against Portugal and Serbia ahead of their South African adventure, ended in defeat. Despite being the most effective African team at Globe Cups, with a wealth of talent at their disposal, Cameroons inherent inconsistency does not justify the tag of particular favorites for this match. Midfielder Shunshuke Nakamura who spearheads Japans attack has a cult following in native Japan. He is especially dangerous in corners and set piece scenarios, especially from a wider flank. Samuel Eto'o is Cameroons homegrown hero, and renowned for his exploits with European Champions Inter Milan. For Japan, Tanaka is likely to miss out following his miserable showing in the warm ups. Japan will look to Okanazis objective scoring skills to disturb the score sheet. Cameroons game plan might be to run away using the game early on, capitalizing on Eto'o and Mossing, in attack. Their solid defensive shield comprising Alex Song and Jean Makoun ought to give the Africans much comfort. Japans hope lies in set play scenarios. But given the indifferent showing of each teams, recently, a draw looms as the most plausible result. By on animation