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WCQ: Bahrain Shock Japan
Bahrain recorded their first ever victory over Japan at the with a 1-0 win to maintain their perfect start to their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign.
27 Mar 2008
WCQ: Japan Thrash Thailand
JAPAN kicked off their attempt to qualify for a fourth straight World Cup finals with a 4-1 victory over Thailand at Saitama Stadium.
7 Feb 2008
WCQ: Okada to Keep Japan's Foundations
Japan coach Takeshi Okada will use the template put in place by his predecessor as he attempts to steer his country to the finals of the World Cup for a second time.
6 Feb 2008
Japan Thrash Bosnia In Warm-Up
Koji Yamase grabbed a second-half double as Japan warmed up for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Thailand with a 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia-Herzegovina at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
31 Jan 2008
Chile Boss Happy Despite Japan Stalemate
Chile boss Marcelo Bielsa was happy with his team's performance as they played out a goalless draw with Japan in Tokyo.
27 Jan 2008
Japan Coach Reveals World Cup Ambitions
Jubilo Iwata goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi has revealed new Japan coach Takeshi Okada has challenged the three-time Asian champions to surpass South Korea's fourth-placed finish at the 2002 World Cup.
20 Dec 2007
Okada Named Japan Boss
Takeshi Okada has been confirmed as the new coach of Japan following the Japan Football Association's executive board meeting on Friday.
8 Dec 2007
Japan Confirm Okada Is New Boss
The Japan Football Association have confirmed the appointment of Takeshi Okada as the new coach of the national team.
4 Dec 2007
Japan Line Up Friendlies
Three-time Asian champions Japan will warm-up for their opening World Cup qualifier against Thailand at the start of February with international friendlies with Chile and Bosnia-Herzegovina at the end of January.
30 Nov 2007
Bahrain, Oman Target Japan's Second Spot
Bahrain coach Milan Macala and Oman counterpart Gabriel Calderon have already set their sights on battling Thailand for the final Group B qualifying spot behind three-time AFC Asian Cup winners Japan following Sunday's World Cup draw in Durban.
27 Nov 2007
Japanese Reach Olympic Football Tournament
A goalless draw against Saudi Arabia at Tokyo's National Stadium earned Japan a berth in the football tournament of next year's Beijing Olympic Games.
22 Nov 2007
Japan Coach Continues Recovery
Japan coach Ivica Osim's condition has improved after he suffered a stroke in the early hours of Friday morning.
20 Nov 2007
Japan Coach In Intensive Care
JAPAN national team coach Ivica Osim is in intensive care in a Tokyo hospital after suffering a stroke in the early hours of the morning, the Japan Football Association announced.
16 Nov 2007
Women's World Cup: Germany Advance
Germany defeated Japan 2-0 at Hangzhou Dragon Stadium on Monday to finish top of Group A and progress to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.
18 Sep 2007
Pim's Pride For South Korea
Outgoing South Korea coach Pim Verbeek declared himself 'proud' of his players after they secured a third-placed finish in the Asian Cup by defeating Japan 6-5 on penalties.
29 Jul 2007
Verbeek Quits Despite Win
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek has resigned from his post despite leading his side to a third-placed finish at this year's Asian Cup.
29 Jul 2007
Koreans Gun Down Japan
Ten-man South Korea secured third place in the Asian Cup - and qualification for the next edition of the tournament - by downing East Asian rivals Japan in a penalty shootout.
29 Jul 2007
Fatigue Woes For Third Place
Fatigue is the main concern for the national coaches of South Korea and Japan as they prepare for the play-off for third place at the Asian Cup 2007 at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium on Saturday.
28 Jul 2007
Dos Anjos Thrilled With Saudi Win
Saudi Arabia coach Helios dos Anjos hailed his players for overcoming reigning champions Japan to reach the final of the Asian Cup last night.
26 Jul 2007
Saudi Shock Japan Out Of Final
Japan's hopes of a third-straight Asian Cup title came to an end last night when they lost to Saudi Arabia in the semi-final in Hanoi.
26 Jul 2007
'Saudi Speed Doesn't Scare Us'
Japan coach Ivica Osim is not intending to make any changes to his defence to counter the speedy Saudi Arabia attack for their Asian Cup semi-final clash tonight.
25 Jul 2007
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