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Matildas Set For World Champs

Matildas Set For World Champs

THE Matildas will meet reigning world champions Japan in the third match of their 2012 London Olympic Games Asian qualification campaign on September 5 at the Shandong Sports Centre. 4 Sep 2011
Matildas prepare to take on World Champs

Matildas prepare to take on World Champs

Big challenge ahead for Australia | (Credit: Paul Lau) 4 Sep 2011
J.League Wrap: Nagoya Toppled

J.League Wrap: Nagoya Toppled

Nagoya Grampus' 16-match unbeaten run came to an end today as Vegalta Sendai secured a 1-0 away win against the the J.League champions. 21 Aug 2011
Fresh Faces For Young Socceroos

Fresh Faces For Young Socceroos

YOUNG Socceroos coach Jan Versleijen has brrought in a string of new faces as he named his 18-player squad for the SBS Cup which will be played in Japan later this week. 16 Aug 2011
Josh Shines As Nagoya Go Top

Josh Shines As Nagoya Go Top

AUSSIES ABROAD: Josh Kennedy netted yet again to go top of the J.League scoring charts as Nagoya Grampus moved into top spot with a 3-0 win at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday. 14 Aug 2011
J.League Wrap: Kennedy's Nagoya Go Top

J.League Wrap: Kennedy's Nagoya Go Top

Defending J.League champions Nagoya Grampus returned to the top of the table with a 3-0 win at Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 14 Aug 2011
J.League Wrap: Kashiwa Win Table-Top Clash

J.League Wrap: Kashiwa Win Table-Top Clash

Brazilian forward Leandro Domingues scored one and set up another as Kashiwa Reysol reclaimed top spot in the J.League from Yokohama F. Marinos with a 2-0 win over their closest rivals. 7 Aug 2011
Matsuda Dies After Heart Attack

Matsuda Dies After Heart Attack

Former Japan defender Naoki Matsuda has died aged 34 two days after suffering a heart attack during training, FIFA have confirmed. 4 Aug 2011
Kennedy Nets In Nagoya Victory

Kennedy Nets In Nagoya Victory

AUSSIES ABROAD: Joshua Kennedy took his Japanese J.League season tally to nine goals with a strike as Nagoya Grampus defeated Avispa Fukuoka 3-0 on Sunday. 1 Aug 2011
Bosnar Nets Own Goal In Defeat

Bosnar Nets Own Goal In Defeat

AUSSIES ABROAD: Australian defender Eddy Bosnar scored an own goal as Shimizu S-Pulse went down 4-0 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan's J.League on Saturday. 31 Jul 2011
J.League Wrap: Rafinha Sinks Jubilo

J.League Wrap: Rafinha Sinks Jubilo

Gamba Osaka's new signing Rafinha came off the bench to wrap up a win for his team. 31 Jul 2011
J.League Wrap: Yokohama Hold Top Spot

J.League Wrap: Yokohama Hold Top Spot

Yokohama F Marinos edged out Vissel Kobe 1-0 to retain their place at the top of the J.League. 24 Jul 2011
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Josh Kennedy made it two goals in two games as J.League champs Nagoya Grampus moved within four points of the summit after a 2-0 win over Montedio Yamagata. 18 Jul 2011
Japan Lift World Cup Title

Japan Lift World Cup Title

JAPAN'S giant-killing World Cup campaign ended in glory with a penalty shoot-out win over traditional powerhouse the United States in the final. 18 Jul 2011
J.League Wrap: Leaders Lose To Frontale

J.League Wrap: Leaders Lose To Frontale

J.League leaders Kashiwa Reysol slipped to a 3-2 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale, despite battling back from two goals down. 17 Jul 2011
Japan Hit Back to Claim Final Spot

Japan Hit Back to Claim Final Spot

Japan came from behind to claim a 3-1 win over Sweden in Monchengladbach and book their first ever appearance in a World Cup final, where they will face the United States. 14 Jul 2011
Kennedy Fires Grampus Up

Kennedy Fires Grampus Up

AUSSIES ABROAD: Joshua Kennedy scored his seventh goal of the J.League season to help Nagoya Grampus move up to fourth after a 2-1 win over Kashima Antlers on Wednesday. 14 Jul 2011
England Get Past Japan Into Last Eight

England Get Past Japan Into Last Eight

Ellen White scored a superb goal as England beat a below-par Japan 2-0 in the Women's World Cup to finish top of Group B and set up a quarter-final against either France or hosts and defending champions Germany. 6 Jul 2011
J.League Wrap: Cerezo Stun Leaders Kashiwa

J.League Wrap: Cerezo Stun Leaders Kashiwa

J.League leaders Kashiwa Reysol slipped to a shock 5-0 thrashing at Cerezo Osaka today. 3 Jul 2011
Milligan's JEF On Promotion Push

Milligan's JEF On Promotion Push

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos defender Mark Milligan played his part as JEF United defeated Shonan Bellmare 2-0 on Wednesday to move into top spot in Japan's J2.League. 30 Jun 2011
Brosque Nets Late Winner

Brosque Nets Late Winner

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Alex Brosque made it three goals in four games with a late winner in Shimizu S-Pulse's 1-0 triumph over Vegalta Sendai in Japan's J.League on Sunday. 26 Jun 2011