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Japan's Zaccheroni Excited By France Test

Japan's Zaccheroni Excited By France Test

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes Friday's friendly against France will provide an opportunity to measure how far his side have come. 13 Oct 2012
Deschamps Not Taking Japan Lightly

Deschamps Not Taking Japan Lightly

Didier Deschamps has warned France there is no such thing as an easy match and hopes his side take their Japan friendly seriously on Friday. 9 Oct 2012
J.League Wrap: Gamba Thump Urawa, Sanfrecce Stay Top

J.League Wrap: Gamba Thump Urawa, Sanfrecce Stay Top

Gamba Osaka's J.League survival hopes were given a boost after they trounced title hopefuls Urawa Red Diamonds 5-0. 23 Sep 2012
Forgotten Kennedy Back On Scoresheet

Forgotten Kennedy Back On Scoresheet

SOCCEROO Joshua Kennedy has scored his first goal in more than two months as Nagoya Grampus defeated Cerezo Osaka 2-0 on the road in Japan's J.League on Saturday. 16 Sep 2012
Japan Triumph, South Korea Held & Iran Lose

Japan Triumph, South Korea Held & Iran Lose

South Korea were held 2-2 away to Uzbekistan in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, as Lebanon upset Iran 1-0 at home. 12 Sep 2012
Havenaar Strikes For Japan

Havenaar Strikes For Japan

Mike Havenaar struck a second-half winner as Japan edged the United Arab Emirates 1-0 in an international friendly on Thursday. 7 Sep 2012
J.League Wrap: Vegalta Sendai Go Top

J.League Wrap: Vegalta Sendai Go Top

Vegalta Sendai returned to the J.League summit after Sanfrecce Hiroshima could only manage a draw on Saturday. 3 Sep 2012
J.League Wrap: Sanfrecce Consolidate

J.League Wrap: Sanfrecce Consolidate

J.League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima consolidated their grip on first place with a 2-0 away win at struggling Albirex Niigata. 19 Aug 2012
J.League Wrap: Consadole Sapporo Stun Vegalta

J.League Wrap: Consadole Sapporo Stun Vegalta

Cellar dwellers Consadole Sapporo produced the shock of the J. League round, overcoming league leaders Vegalta Sendai 2-1 on Saturday. 11 Aug 2012
The long march to acceptance

The long march to acceptance

For a long time lovers of the women, it's an exciting time. Women's football is finally evolving into a world class product. 10 Aug 2012
Miyaichi Ankle Injury Blow

Miyaichi Ankle Injury Blow

Japanese starlet Ryo Miyaichi's hopes for a big pre-season have been dealt a blow. 31 Jul 2012
Yoshida Urges Japan Not To Rest On Laurels

Yoshida Urges Japan Not To Rest On Laurels

Japan captain Maya Yoshida has urged his team-mates to build on their shock 1-0 victory over Spain in their opening London Olympics match. 27 Jul 2012
Young Roos Into AFC Finals

Young Roos Into AFC Finals

DESPITE a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Japan, the Young Socceroos have qualified for the AFC U-22 Championship after finishing second in their group qualifiers in Indonesia. 16 Jul 2012
J.League Wrap: Sato Sends Hiroshima Top

J.League Wrap: Sato Sends Hiroshima Top

Sanfrecce Hiroshima moved to the top of the J.League with a 3-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday. 15 Jul 2012
Matildas v Japan Pics

Matildas v Japan Pics

All the match action from Tokyo as the Matildas took a 3-0 hammering. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jul 2012
Olympic Japan Too Good For Matildas

Olympic Japan Too Good For Matildas

THE MATILDAS went down 3-0 to Japan in front of a vocal Tokyo crowd as the home side played their farewell game before the London Olympics. 12 Jul 2012