``I can't say it's good so far.'' These are the words of a veteran reporter who has devoted 36 years, more than half of his life, to reporting on the Dutch national team at this tournament. Soccer World Cup North and Central America. Japan's first match against the Netherlands is coming up. Japan is said to be the "strongest team of all time" with the goal of winning the championship, while the Netherlands boasts some of the world's top talent. Who will win? We asked a veteran reporter who has a "dry mouth" about this.