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Japan Leave Out Nakamura
Shunsuke Nakamura will not play for Japan in their final World Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne next Wednesday after coach Takeshi Okada decided to leave the Celtic star and three other players out of his travelling party.
12 Jun 2009
Second String Japan Side For Oz
JAPAN will be without at least five star players for their World Cup clash with Australia at the MCG next week, say reports out of Japan.
12 Jun 2009
Carney's Yellow Fever
DAVID Carney’s biggest fear about next week’s clash with Japan in Melbourne is getting a yellow card and therefore missing the first group game of the 2010 World Cup.
11 Jun 2009
Japan Held By Qatar
Qatar recovered from an early setback to hold Japan to a draw at the Yokohama International Stadium tonight but the point was not enough to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.
11 Jun 2009
Japan to Start World Cup Preparations
With World Cup qualification already in the bag, Japan coach Takeshi Okada hopes to use tomorrow's qualifying match against Qatar at the Yokohama International Stadium as part of his team's preparations for South Africa.
10 Jun 2009
'This Is Just The Start' For Japan
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada claimed "this is just the start" after watching his side book their place in the 2010 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Uzbekistan in Tashkent last night.
7 Jun 2009
Japan Book World Cup Spot
An early goal by Shinji Okazaki saw Japan edge Uzbekistan 1-0 in Tashkent tonight to become the first team to join hosts South Africa at the 2010 World Cup.
7 Jun 2009
Japan Thump Belgium In Warm-Up
Japan wrapped up their preparations for next month's World Cup qualifiers with a 4-0 victory over Belgium at the National Stadium in Tokyo today to complete a 100% Kirin Cup campaign.
1 Jun 2009
Japan Thump Chile In Warm-Up
SHINJI Okazaki scored twice in the first half to lead Japan to a convincing 4-0 victory over Chile in the opening match of the Kirin Cup in Osaka.
28 May 2009
Nagatomo Blow for Japan
FC Tokyo full-back Yuto Nagatomo has been ruled out of Japan's Kirin Cup meetings with Chile and Belgium this week with appendicitis but is expected to be fit for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
27 May 2009
Nakamura Gets Japan Call
Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura is one of five Europe-based players that have been called up by Japan coach Takeshi Okada for their World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan next month.
22 May 2009
Japan Consider Changes to Transfer Fees
Japan will scrap transfer fees for out-of-contract players from the 2010 close season to fall in line with international standards.
16 Apr 2009
Scots to Make Japan Trip
The Scottish Football Association have confirmed Scotland will play Japan in a friendly in October.
13 Apr 2009
Bahrain: Japan Game Is Vital
BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala's World Cup qualifier against Japan in Saitama is crucial to his team's hopes of reaching South Africa 2010.
28 Mar 2009
Japan Announce Kirin Cup Opponents
Chile and Belgium will be the sides to face Japan in the Kirin Cup tournament in May, the Japan Football Association have announced.
20 Feb 2009
Pim Praises Plucky Chippers
PIM Verbeek paid tribute to his Socceroos, particularly defender Scott Chipperfield, after last night's 0-0 draw in Yokohama but conceded his side didn't deserve three points.
12 Feb 2009
Pim: It Was A Great Result
SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has praised the professionalism of his players after Australia took a point away from its World Cup qualifier against Japan in Yokohama.
12 Feb 2009
Local Fury At 'Too Soft' Japan
EXCLUSIVE:
Some Japanese journalists were disappointed with some of their national team players after the side drew 0-0 with Australia tonight.
12 Feb 2009
Valeri: We Missed Emmo
EXCLUSIVE:
Socceroo midfielder Carl Valeri says the Aussie engine room missed the drive of injured midfielder Brett Emerton in tonight's 0-0 draw with Japan.
12 Feb 2009
Dour 'Roos Get Point
AUSTRALIA took another stride towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup, holding Japan to a 0-0 draw in Yokohama to maintain control of Group A.
11 Feb 2009
Full-Time: Japan 0 Australia 0
AUSTRALIA scored an important draw away from home in a frustrating scoreless staelmate against old rivals Japan to take another major step closer to South Africa 2010 World Cup.
11 Feb 2009
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