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Photo Gallery: Australia v Japan

Photo Gallery: Australia v Japan

[fbalbum url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.772517569455635.1073741904.118568318183900&type=3] 15 May 2014
Matildas and Japan draw 2-2 in opening match

Matildas and Japan draw 2-2 in opening match

The Westfield Matildas have opened their AFC Women’s Asian Cup title defence with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Japan at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh on Wednesday night. 15 May 2014
Matildas Asian Cup Preview

Matildas Asian Cup Preview

The Matildas commence their AFC Women’s Asian Cup title defence in Ho Chi Minh City with a first up clash with World Champions Japan and Thong Nhat Stadium. 14 May 2014
Emma Checker and Amy Harrison added to Matildas Asian Cup squad

Emma Checker and Amy Harrison added to Matildas Asian Cup squad

Melbourne Victory's Emma Checker and Sydney FC's Amy Harrison have been added to the Matildas’ Asian Cup squad. 8 May 2014
Alen Stajcic announces Matildas Asian Cup squad

Alen Stajcic announces Matildas Asian Cup squad

Interim Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has announced the 23 player squad to compete in the 2014 Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam later this month. 5 May 2014
Japan announce Asian Cup squad

Japan announce Asian Cup squad

The Matildas Group A opponents and world champions Japan have announced their squad for the 2014 AFC Asian Cup in Vietnam later this month. 3 May 2014
Matildas draw world champs Japan in Asian Cup

Matildas draw world champs Japan in Asian Cup

THE Matildas have been drawn in a tricky group ahead of year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup and will face reigning World Cup champions Japan, host nation Vietnam and Jordan. 29 Nov 2013
Van Gaal bemoans Dutch defensive showing

Van Gaal bemoans Dutch defensive showing

NETHERLANDS coach Louis van Gaal slammed his side's defensive performance following their 2-2 friendly draw with Japan on Saturday. 17 Nov 2013
Van Gaal dismisses Dutch defensive concerns

Van Gaal dismisses Dutch defensive concerns

NETHERLANDS coach Louis Van Gaal has hit back at suggestions his defence is not playing well ahead of friendlies versus Japan and Colombia. 16 Nov 2013
Van Gaal challenges De Jong

Van Gaal challenges De Jong

NETHERLANDS coach Louis van Gaal has challenged Siem de Jong to step up when Netherlands face Japan in a friendly on Saturday. 14 Nov 2013
Defending champions Japan account for Young Matildas

Defending champions Japan account for Young Matildas

Two second half goals saw Japan overrun the Young Matildas | Credit: Ann Odong 13 Oct 2013
'Grateful' Stankovic bows out

'Grateful' Stankovic bows out

DEJAN Stankovic revealed his pride after becoming Serbia's most-capped player in their friendly win against Japan. 12 Oct 2013
Japan come back to beat Ghana

Japan come back to beat Ghana

Japan came from behind to defeat Ghana 3-1 in their international friendly in Saitama on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
J.League Wrap: Sanfrecce go top

J.League Wrap: Sanfrecce go top

Sanfrecce Hiroshima regained top spot in the J.League after rivals Yokohama F. Marinos were beaten 2-1 by Kashima Antlers away from home. 25 Aug 2013
Neill completes Japanese move

Neill completes Japanese move

Japanese club Omiya Ardija have today confirmed they have signed Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill. 18 Aug 2013
J.League Wrap: Marinos go top, Sanfrecce Hiroshima stumble

J.League Wrap: Marinos go top, Sanfrecce Hiroshima stumble

Yokohama F. Marinos moved to the top of the J.League after extending their unbeaten run to six games with a 2-0 win over Tokyo on Saturday. 18 Aug 2013
Suarez & Forlan inspire Japan defeat

Suarez & Forlan inspire Japan defeat

Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez inspired Uruguay to their first win in three matches as they beat Japan 4-2 in Rifu on Wednesday. 15 Aug 2013
J.League Wrap: Sanfrecce bounce back, Kennedy nets

J.League Wrap: Sanfrecce bounce back, Kennedy nets

Sanfrecce Hiroshima bounced back from last week's loss to extend their lead in the J.League with a 2-1 win over Jubilo Iwata on Saturday. 11 Aug 2013
J.League Wrap: Marinos close gap on Sanfrecce

J.League Wrap: Marinos close gap on Sanfrecce

A 3-1 defeat to Urawa Reds saw Sanfrecce Hiroshima's lead at the top of the J.League cut to just one point on Saturday. 4 Aug 2013
Japan's late winner claims East Asian Cup

Japan's late winner claims East Asian Cup

Yoichiro Kakitani's injury-time goal secured Japan's first East Asian Cup triumph with a 2-1 victory over South Korea on Sunday. 29 Jul 2013
CSKA to drive hard bargain for Honda

CSKA to drive hard bargain for Honda

CSKA Moscow need to receive an adequate bid from Milan for Keisuke Honda before he can leave, according to president Yevgeny Giner. 29 Jul 2013