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It's Do Or Die, Admit Socceroos
The Socceroos are gearing themselves up for their biggest game in a year - and have vowed to raise their game for the Japan showdown.
19 Jul 2007
Wilkshire Banned For Japan Game
Lucas Neill is set to return to the Socceroos' starting XI against Japan after the AFC revealed Luke Wilkshire was mysteriously banned for the game.
19 Jul 2007
Get Viduka, Say Japan
Japan are planning to wreak their revenge for their World Cup drubbing – and aim to give the Socceroos the run around on their way to victory.
19 Jul 2007
You're The Boss - Tell Us How To Beat Japan
Until Saturday, you're the Socceroos' boss, so tell us how you would take on Japan and win.
19 Jul 2007
'This One's For The Cup, Son': Culina
Sydney FC manager Branko Culina has warned his Socceroo son Jason that Australia's crucial Japan match will decide the Asian Cup.
19 Jul 2007
Japan Crush Vietnam
Seichiro Maki scored twice as defending champions Japan recovered from the shock of conceding an early own goal to march majestically into the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup, outclassing co-hosts Vietnam 4-1 at My Dinh National Stadium on Monday.
17 Jul 2007
Vietnam Aim To Quash Japan
Vietnam coach Alfred Riedl will be looking to secure their first-ever AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals spot when his team face Japan on Monday.
16 Jul 2007
Japan On Right Track
Naohiro Takahara believes Japan's campaign to win a third successive Asian Cup is back on track following their 3-1 victory over UAE on Friday.
15 Jul 2007
Japan Defeat UAE
Reigning champions Japan finally got their Asian Cup campaign into gear when they secured a comfortable 3-1 win against the UAE to take a big step towards the quarter-finals and eliminate the recently-crowned Gulf Cup champions.
14 Jul 2007
Preview - Japan Vs UAE
Japan's Eintracht Frankfurt striker Naohiro Takahara believes theirGroup B meeting with the UAE should be treated as a cup final to ensure the defending champions stay on course for a third straight continental crown.
13 Jul 2007
Nakamura: Coach Blasted Us
Midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura admitted Japan coach Ivica Osim tore into the players after their surprise 1-1 draw with Qatar in the AFC Asian Cup on Monday.
11 Jul 2007
Qatar Vs Japan Nightlead - The Action
Sebastian Quintana scored with just two minutes remaining to earn Qatar a draw with defending champions Japan in the Asian Cup on Monday.
10 Jul 2007
Qatar Hold Japan To Draw
Japan coach Ivica Osim lamented his side's inability to turn chances into goals after the defending Asian Cup champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar in their Group B clash at the My Dinh National Stadium on Monday.
10 Jul 2007
Komano Doubtful For Japan Opener
Yuichi Komano's participation in Japan's opening game of the Asian Cup 2007 against Qatar on Monday is in doubt due to an ankle injury.
9 Jul 2007
Preview - Japan Vs Qatar
Japan coach Ivica Osim believes his two-time defending champions will have no secrets from Qatar in their Group B opener at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Monday.
8 Jul 2007
Japan Win Warm-Up
Japan warmed up for Monday's AFC Asian Cup Group B opener against Qatar with a 3-0 victory over local first division side Vietnam Army club.
8 Jul 2007
Nakazawa Aims To Continue Asian Cup Reign
Veteran Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa is hoping to use his wealth of experience to guide Japan to a third straight Asian Cup this month.
6 Jul 2007
Big Bando Blow For Japan
Japan coach Ivica Osim has been forced to replace Ryuji Bando in his squad for the AFC Asian Cup just hours before their departure for Vietnam after the Gamba Osaka forward suffered a muscle injury.
5 Jul 2007
Nakata Won't Come Out Of Retirement
Former Bolton and Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata has ruled out a return to football - at least for the foreseeable future.
4 Jul 2007
Scotland Go Down To Japan In U-20s
Hibernian goalkeeper Andrew McNeil was back in the spotlight for two fresh blunders after Japan cruised to a 3-1 victory over Scotland at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
2 Jul 2007
Osim Reveals Japan Squad
Coach Ivica Osim has unveiled his 23-man squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup as Japan look for a third consecutive continental title this July.
1 Jul 2007
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