As Japan and Colombia prepare to go into battle at the World Cup again, the Samurai Blue remain haunted by memories of their clash with the South Americans at the previous tournament, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Friday.
On that day four years ago in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba, Colombia ran out 4-1 winners, destroying Japan's hopes of advancing from Group C in the process.
With Japan down only one goal and searching for an equalizer, emerging superstar James Rodriguez scored once and created another for Jackson Martinez in the final eight minutes to put the result beyond doubt and make an indelible impression on soccer fans around the world.