Pool A - Japan v Scotland
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Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Scotland player Greig Laidlaw is stopped by the Japan defence just yards short of the try line during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on October 13, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Japan fans salute their team after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on October 13, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Luke Thompson (L) celebrates victory with Yu Tamura of Japan following the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on October 13, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Japan players celebrate victory as Scotland players look dejected after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on October 13, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Qualifying class – Japan players and officials gather on the pitch to celebrate the win over Scotland and achieving a place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2019. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Hoop in their hearts – victorious Japan players celebrate their win over Scotland and can begin to dream about going even further in the tournament. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Hailing the heroes – Japan fans roar with delight as the players applaud them for their support in the match with Scotland and during the tournament. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Stunned – Blair Kinghorn slumps to his haunches in despair at Scotland's failure to achieve the victory over Japan that they needed to reach the quarter-finals. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Scot you – Japan's Kotaro Matsushima makes a powerful challenge on Stuart Hogg to prevent the Scotland player breaking away. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Power play – Zander Fagerson beats Asaeli Ai Valu of Japan and touches down to score Scotland's third try. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Fab four – Kenki Fukuoka touches down to score Japan's fourth try to earn a bonus point in the showdown match with Scotland for a place in the quarter-finals. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
High point – Timothy Lafaele of Japan jumps for a high ball with Tommy Seymour and Magnus Bradbury of Scotland. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Sea of red – Japan fans celebrate one of their country's tries in the match against Scotland. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Collision course – Asaeli Ai Valu of Japan is tackled by Grant Gilchrist during a dramatic match at International Stadium Yokohama. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Danger man – Stuart Hogg moves to cut off Japan try scorer Kotaro Matsushima's route to the try-line. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Sore head – Shota Horie of Japan is given assistance after a collision with Scotland's Jonny Gray. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Topsy-turvy – Tommy Seymour and Kotaro Matsushima land upside down after the Scotland player's tackle on Japan's try scorer. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Hat-trick – Keita Inagaki touches down for Japan's third try of the match to rack up a comfortable half-time lead in the battle for a place in the quarter-finas. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Hunted down – James Moore of Japan loses the ball under pressure from Grant Gilchrist and Chris Harris. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Keita Inagaki of Japan touches down to score their second try as he challenged by Grant Gilchrist of Scotland during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on October 13, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Ecstasy – Keita Inagaki touches down to score Japan's second try and send the host nation's fans into a frenzied celebration. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
We're in the lead – Keita Inagaki of Japan is congratulated by team-mates after touching down to score their second try. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
You're a hero – Kenki Fukuoka of Japan congratulates Kotaro Matsushima (14) after he scores their first try against Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Flying start – Kotaro Matsushima of Japan takes off to score Japan's first try and set up the conversion for his side to pull level with Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Tugging match – Scotland's Magnus Bradbury tries to wrest the ball off Japan's Kazuki Himeno in a frenetic start to the match at the International Stadium Yokohama. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Jonny Gray of Scotland reacts as his team are awarded a penalty during the match with Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Fine Finn-ish – Scotland's Finn Russell touches the ball down to give his side an early lead in the crucial showdown match with hosts Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Shut out – Scotland's Willem Nel and Blade Thomson combine to block Pieter Labuschagne from breaking away for Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Red faces – these rugby supporters decided to dress up as the Japan flag to watch the match and might be hoping they will not have red faces after the match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Blossoming – Japan supporters get into the mood for the crucial match against Scotland by donning hats in the shape of flower petals. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Detail on a Japan shirt to be worn by players arriving for the Pool A match against Scotland at the International Stadium Yokohama. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Peek-a-boo – a fan poses for a photo with Rugby World Cup 2019 mascots outside the stadium before the match between Japan and Scotland. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Tartan time – Scotland fans enjoy a beer and some entertainment outside the stadium before taking their seats for the match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Hand of the rising sun – a supporter holds a figurine with the Japan flag and will be hoping the sun does not set on their hopes of a quarter-final place. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Calm before the storm – two rugby supporters sit quietly before heading for the cauldron of the International Stadium Yokohama to take in the Pool A match between Japan and Scotland. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Making a point – two Japan fans arriving for the match with Scotland show their confidence and support for their country. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)