Japan coach Philippe Troussier put their place in the second round of the World Cup down to the ‘‘spirit and courage’’ of his players after they beat Tunisia 2-0 today.

Tunisia coach Ammar Souayah denied his tactics were too negative after his side crashed out of the World Cup.

RUSSIA coach Oleg Romantsev turned on his players even though they opened their World Cup campaign with victory over Tunisia to climb to the top of Group H.