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Imperious Japan defeat Australia

Imperious Japan defeat Australia

The Westfield Matildas went down 3-nil to a Japan team in peak form in Tokyo tonight. 11 Jul 2012
Kennedy Back On Scoresheet

Kennedy Back On Scoresheet

SOCCEROO Joshua Kennedy has broken his goalscoring drought with a clever backheel flick as Nagoya Grampus defeated reigning champions Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 in Japan's J.League on Saturday. 8 Jul 2012
J.League Wrap: Urawa, Sagan In Seven-Goal Thriller

J.League Wrap: Urawa, Sagan In Seven-Goal Thriller

Urawa Red Diamonds survived a late onslaught from Sagan Tosu to record a 4-3 victory at the Saitama Stadium on Saturday. 8 Jul 2012
Miyaichi To Miss Olympics

Miyaichi To Miss Olympics

Ryo Miyaichi was an unexpected omission from the Japan squad for the London Olympics. 3 Jul 2012
Japan touring squad selected

Japan touring squad selected

Young guns Saki Kumagai and Caitlin Foord | (Credit: Getty Images) 3 Jul 2012
J.League Wrap: Sawa Shines For Kashiwa

J.League Wrap: Sawa Shines For Kashiwa

Masakatsu Sawa scored a hat-trick as reigning J. League champions Kashiwa Reysol smashed Gamba Osaka 6-2. 1 Jul 2012
J.League Wrap: Easy Wins For Top Two

J.League Wrap: Easy Wins For Top Two

Pace setters Vegalta Sendai and Sanfrecce Hiroshima both cruised to 4-1 wins in the J.League on Saturday. 17 Jun 2012
Holger Hails His Heroes

Holger Hails His Heroes

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck praised his men following their 1-1 draw with Japan in Asian World Cup qualifying at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2012
Tim Cahill: Now Stop Bagging Us!

Tim Cahill: Now Stop Bagging Us!

TIM Cahill bounced back from his spell on the bench against Oman with an emphatic performance for the Socceroos against Japan - and demanded the nation backs the Roos. 12 Jun 2012
Controversy As Ref Decides Roos Draw

Controversy As Ref Decides Roos Draw

TWO controversial decisions proved crucial as 10-man Australia and 10-man Japan were held to a 1-1 draw at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane tonight. 12 Jun 2012
Australia v Japan Pics

Australia v Japan Pics

All the colour and match action from Brisbane as the Socceroos tackled Japan on the Road to Rio.Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2012
Holger: Japan Have Nothing To Lose

Holger: Japan Have Nothing To Lose

SOCCEROOS manager Holger Osieck will wait until the last minute to name his team to face Japan in their AFC World Cup qualifier at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2012
Japan Cruise, Korea Record Opening Win

Japan Cruise, Korea Record Opening Win

KEISUKE Honda netted a hat-trick and Manchester United acquisition Shinji Kagawa also scored as Japan dominated Jordan 6-0 in World Cup qualifying in Asia. 9 Jun 2012
Blue Samurai Put Oman To The Sword

Blue Samurai Put Oman To The Sword

AUSTRALIA'S Group B rivals Japan had the best possible start to their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Oman at Saitama Stadium on Sunday. 4 Jun 2012
Kilkenny Backs Up For Another Tough Test

Kilkenny Backs Up For Another Tough Test

FRESH from helping his Championship Club Bristol City stave off relegation, Neil Kilkenny has turned his attention to the Socceroos and their upcoming clash against Euro 2012-bound Denmark in the early hours of Sunday morning (AEST). 1 Jun 2012
Ono Predicts Tough Socceroos Clash

Ono Predicts Tough Socceroos Clash

THE Blue Samurai can expect a gruelling encounter when they face-off against the Socceroos next month in the final phase of 2014 World Cup qualifiers, according to legendary Japanese midfielder Shinji Ono. 27 May 2012
Japan Cruise In World Cup Warm Up

Japan Cruise In World Cup Warm Up

Japan continued their preparations for next month's World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan on Wednesday. 25 May 2012
Brosque Red Carded In J.League

Brosque Red Carded In J.League

SOCCEROO Alex Brosque was sent off for the second time in a month as Shimizu S-Pulse slipped down to third in the table after a 1-0 loss to Urawa Reds in the J.League on Saturday. 20 May 2012
J-League Wrap: Vegalta Increase Lead

J-League Wrap: Vegalta Increase Lead

The bottom two teams were handed heavy losses in the J.League on Saturday as leaders Vegalta Sendai won to maintain their five-point lead. 20 May 2012
Brosque Strikes It Big In Japan

Brosque Strikes It Big In Japan

SOCCEROO Alex Brosque has continued his good goalscoring form this season with a 96th-minute strike to earn second-placed Shimizu S-Pulse a 1-1 draw at home to Cerezo Osaka in the J.League on Saturday. 13 May 2012
J.League Wrap: Sendai & Shimizu Held

J.League Wrap: Sendai & Shimizu Held

Yokohama F. Marinos scored two late goals to stun Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-1, as the top three J.League clubs all dropped points on Saturday. 12 May 2012