World Cup 2018: The best and worst players from Japan v Senegal 

#1 Best: Takashi Inui

Placing it to perfection

Takashi Inui showed yet again why he's a man for the big occasions. Not renowned as a prolific goal scorer, Inui is now shutting his critics by scoring for his country.

Firstly, let's talk about his goal. On the back of a pin-point diagonal and a moment of genius from Nagatomo, he claimed his goal. Despite such a good run of play, the box was crowded with Senegalese defenders. He kept his composure and pulled out a first-rate finish.

He also beat N'Diaye the second time by hitting the post and coming close again. He created the chance for Honda that led to the equalizer, accurately passing it to the veteran.

Apart from these direct contributions on goal, he looked lively for the most part of the game. In the first-half, he kept hold of the ball well and delivered a couple of crosses.

He completely found his range after the break as he took on defenders, combined well with his forwards and split the defence many a time with inch-perfect passes.

The best player on the pitch in this fixture, by some distance.