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Bosnar Nets In Cup Clash

Bosnar Nets In Cup Clash

AUSSIES ABROAD: Eddy Bosnar scored an extra-time goal to help Shimizu S-Pulse progress in Japan's Emperor's Cup on Saturday afternoon knocking out Montedio Yamagata. 25 Dec 2010
J.League Wrap: Kobe Complete Great Escape

J.League Wrap: Kobe Complete Great Escape

Vissel Kobe sealed their J.League survival in the final game of the season with a 4-0 victory over Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium today. 4 Dec 2010
J.League Wrap: Kobe Keep Survival Hopes Alive

J.League Wrap: Kobe Keep Survival Hopes Alive

Vissel Kobe kept alive their hopes of remaining in the J.League next season after beating Shimizu S-Pulse 1-0 today. 28 Nov 2010
Kennedy's Grampus Win Title

Kennedy's Grampus Win Title

NAGOYA Grampus clinched their first J.League title as Keiji Tamada's second-half goal saw them win 1-0 at Shonan Bellmare and closest rivals Kashima Antlers could only draw 0-0 at Vissel Kobe. 20 Nov 2010
J.League Wrap: Gamba Up To Second With Draw

J.League Wrap: Gamba Up To Second With Draw

GAMBA Osaka fought back from a goal down to claim a 1-1 draw at FC Tokyo and climb to second in the J.League. 7 Nov 2010
Nagoya Stretch J.League Lead

Nagoya Stretch J.League Lead

NAGOYA Grampus Eight recorded a 2-1 win at Vissel Kobe today to increase their advantage at the top of the J.League. 24 Oct 2010
Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

INTERIM coach Sergio Batista does not believe the 1-0 friendly defeat to Japan today will damage his chances of securing the Argentina job full-time. 9 Oct 2010
Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan's new head coach Alberto Zaccheroni has told his players not to fear Argentina in tomorrow's friendly in Saitama. 8 Oct 2010
J.League Wrap: Nagoya Maintain Title Tilt

J.League Wrap: Nagoya Maintain Title Tilt

NAGOYA Grampus continued their charge for the J.League title as they battled back from a goal down to defeat Vegalta Sendai 2-1 today. 3 Oct 2010
Kennedy Strikes Again In Japan

Kennedy Strikes Again In Japan

ASIAROOS WRAP: Joshua Kennedy has helped Nagoya Grampus extend their lead atop the Japanese J.League to nine points with a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Vegalta Sendai. 3 Oct 2010
Nine Euro Stars Earn Japan Call

Nine Euro Stars Earn Japan Call

Japan's new coach Alberto Zaccheroni has called up nine Europe-based players for the upcoming friendlies against Argentina and South Korea. 1 Oct 2010
J.League Wrap: Gamba Leave It Late

J.League Wrap: Gamba Leave It Late

FORMER Asian champions Gamba Osaka retained their hopes of claiming the J.League title after a late Lucas strike sealed a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale today. 26 Sep 2010
Kennedy Fires Nagoya Clear

Kennedy Fires Nagoya Clear

ASIAROOS WRAP: Joshua Kennedy ended his recent J.League dry spell and returned to the top of the scoring charts with a double in Nagoya Grampus' 5-1 victory at Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday. 25 Sep 2010
Kashima Keep Pressure on Nagoya

Kashima Keep Pressure on Nagoya

DEFENDING J.League champions Kashima Antlers closed the gap on leaders Nagoya Grampus as a Marquinhos hat-trick sealed a 3-0 win over Omiya Aridja today. 19 Sep 2010
Shimizu Slip To Defeat

Shimizu Slip To Defeat

SHIMIZU S-Pulse's title hopes were dealt a blow as they lost 3-0 to J.League strugglers Omiya Aridja in Saitama today. 12 Sep 2010
Narazaki Ends International Career

Narazaki Ends International Career

Seigo Narazaki has brought an end to his 12-year international career after the goalkeeper announced his retirement from the national team following Japan's 2-1 friendly win over Guatemala last night in Osaka. 8 Sep 2010
Morimoto Double Earns Japan Victory

Morimoto Double Earns Japan Victory

Catania forward Takayuki Morimoto struck twice as Japan beat Guatemala 2-1 in a friendly in Osaka. 8 Sep 2010
Japan Star Makes Switch To Leicester

Japan Star Makes Switch To Leicester

Leicester have completed the signing of Japan international midfielder Yuki Abe from Urawa Red Diamonds. 1 Sep 2010
Zaccheroni Inspired By International Ambitions

Zaccheroni Inspired By International Ambitions

Alberto Zaccheroni revealed the opportunity to manage at international level was the main factor behind his decision to accept the post of Japan manager. 31 Aug 2010
Zaccheroni's Japan Job

Zaccheroni's Japan Job

Former Juventus boss Alberto Zaccheroni has been appointed as Japan's new coach, the Japan Football Association have confirmed. 31 Aug 2010
Oliveira Fancies Japan Job

Oliveira Fancies Japan Job

KASHIMA Antlers coach Oswaldo Oliveira would relish the chance to become the next Japan coach should he be offered the position. 29 Aug 2010