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Japan Edge Out Bahrain
JAPAN enjoyed a winning start to the final round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers, surviving a late fightback for a 3-2 victory over 10-man Bahrain at the National Stadium.
7 Sep 2008
Uruguay Comeback To Thump Japan
Sebastian Eguren, Ignacio Gonzalez and Sebastian Abreu scored in the second half as Uruguay fought back from a goal down to record a 3-1 win over Japan at the Sapporo Dome on Wednesday.
21 Aug 2008
Why you don't play footy wearing bincoulars
The title pretty much says it all. It's in Japanese but loses nothing in translation. Those wacky Asians.
7 Aug 2008
Olyroos Fall To Last Gasp Loss
THE OLYROOS have narrowly been defeated by the Japanese Under 23 National Team in Kobe overnight.
25 Jul 2008
Matildas Prepare For Japan Clash
MATILDAS coach Tom Sermanni has named an 18-player squad for next week's international friendly against Japan in Kobe.
18 Jul 2008
Japan to Face Uruguay
JAPAN will gear up for the final round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers by taking on Uruguay in an international friendly at the Sapporo Dome on August 20, the Japan Football Association announced on Friday.
11 Jul 2008
Japan Look To Outpace Socceroos
JAPAN star Shunsuke Nakamura believes the Socceroos struggle to cope with his country's pace but still views them as a huge threat to World Cup qualification.
30 Jun 2008
Ota Sinks Reds
KEISUKE Ota's strike five minutes from time saw Urawa Reds slump to a 2-1 loss against Kashiwa Reysol as J.League action resumed on Saturday.
29 Jun 2008
Japan Happy With Draw
TAKESHI Okada is more than satisfied with Japan's opposition for the fourth and final round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.
28 Jun 2008
Japan Leave It Late Against Bahrain
ATSUTO Uchida scored a bizarre last-gasp winner as Japan posted a narrow win over Bahrain in an Asian zone World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on Sunday evening.
23 Jun 2008
Matildas Finish Fourth At Asian Cup
AUSTRALIA finished fourth at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 3-0 defeat against world number ten Japan in the third place play-off match.
9 Jun 2008
Oman Hold Japan To Draw
Yashuhito Endo's second-half penalty earned Japan a draw in Oman in a game they dominated for long periods.
8 Jun 2008
Japan Call Takagi Up After Abe Injury
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada has called up uncapped defender Kazumichi Takagi of Shimizu S-Pulse ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in Oman and Thailand.
3 Jun 2008
Okada Tempers Joy After Much-Needed Win
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada had few complaints after his side's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Oman, but is wary of a backlash when the two teams meet again in the return match in Muscat at the weekend.
3 Jun 2008
Japan Bounce Back With Easy Win
JAPAN bounced back from their surprise defeat to Bahrain in style as they romped to a comfortable 3-0 win over Oman in their Asian World Cup qualifier on Monday.
3 Jun 2008
Matildas In Asian Cup Final Four
AUSTRALIA have narrowly claimed a semi final berth at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup on goal difference ahead of South Korea, after a 3-1 loss to Japan tonight in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
3 Jun 2008
Takahara Out of Japan Squad
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada has decided to drop Naohiro Takahara from his squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to the Urawa Reds striker's lack of fitness.
30 May 2008
Japan Held By Paraguay
Japan's preparation for next month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers ended with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay in the Kirin Cup on Tuesday.
28 May 2008
Adelaide To Face Japan's Antlers
ADELAIDE United will face Japan's Kashima Antlers in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League in September.
24 May 2008
Japan Maintains Grip on Asian Champions League
Urawa Reds made history last year when they became the first J.League club to win the Asian Champions League - and this year's group stages suggest Japan is in little danger of relinquishing its position as the king of Asian club football.
23 May 2008
Japan to Run Rule Over Newcomers
Japan coach Takeshi Okada called up several new faces for next week's training camp as they step up preparations for June's World Cup qualifiers.
18 Apr 2008
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