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Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Josh Kennedy made it two goals in two games as J.League champs Nagoya Grampus moved within four points of the summit after a 2-0 win over Montedio Yamagata. 18 Jul 2011
Japan Lift World Cup Title

Japan Lift World Cup Title

JAPAN'S giant-killing World Cup campaign ended in glory with a penalty shoot-out win over traditional powerhouse the United States in the final. 18 Jul 2011
J.League Wrap: Leaders Lose To Frontale

J.League Wrap: Leaders Lose To Frontale

J.League leaders Kashiwa Reysol slipped to a 3-2 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale, despite battling back from two goals down. 17 Jul 2011
Japan Hit Back to Claim Final Spot

Japan Hit Back to Claim Final Spot

Japan came from behind to claim a 3-1 win over Sweden in Monchengladbach and book their first ever appearance in a World Cup final, where they will face the United States. 14 Jul 2011
Kennedy Fires Grampus Up

Kennedy Fires Grampus Up

AUSSIES ABROAD: Joshua Kennedy scored his seventh goal of the J.League season to help Nagoya Grampus move up to fourth after a 2-1 win over Kashima Antlers on Wednesday. 14 Jul 2011
England Get Past Japan Into Last Eight

England Get Past Japan Into Last Eight

Ellen White scored a superb goal as England beat a below-par Japan 2-0 in the Women's World Cup to finish top of Group B and set up a quarter-final against either France or hosts and defending champions Germany. 6 Jul 2011
J.League Wrap: Cerezo Stun Leaders Kashiwa

J.League Wrap: Cerezo Stun Leaders Kashiwa

J.League leaders Kashiwa Reysol slipped to a shock 5-0 thrashing at Cerezo Osaka today. 3 Jul 2011
Milligan's JEF On Promotion Push

Milligan's JEF On Promotion Push

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos defender Mark Milligan played his part as JEF United defeated Shonan Bellmare 2-0 on Wednesday to move into top spot in Japan's J2.League. 30 Jun 2011
Brosque Nets Late Winner

Brosque Nets Late Winner

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Alex Brosque made it three goals in four games with a late winner in Shimizu S-Pulse's 1-0 triumph over Vegalta Sendai in Japan's J.League on Sunday. 26 Jun 2011
J.League Wrap: Leaders Kashiwa Extend Lead

J.League Wrap: Leaders Kashiwa Extend Lead

Kashiwa Reysol moved four points clear at the top of the J.League with a comfortable 4-1 win at Ventforet Kofu. 26 Jun 2011
Brosque Finding His Feet

Brosque Finding His Feet

SOCCEROO Alex Brosque says he's still getting used to playing in a new position at new club Shimizu S-Pulse but says the J.League's delayed start to the season has helped his transition. 23 Jun 2011
Kennedy's Fine Form Continues

Kennedy's Fine Form Continues

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroo Joshua Kennedy made it five goals in five games with the decisive strike in Nagoya Grampus' 3-2 win at Cerezo Osaka in Japan's J.League on Wednesday. 23 Jun 2011
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Socceroos striker Joshua Kennedy made it four goals in four games for Nagoya Grampus as they drew 2-2 with Omiya Ardija in Japan's J.League on Saturday. 19 Jun 2011
J.League Wrap: Kashiwa Go Clear At Summit

J.League Wrap: Kashiwa Go Clear At Summit

Kashiwa Reysol opened up a four-point lead at the top of the J.League with a 2-0 win at bottom side Avispa Fukuoka. 19 Jun 2011
Bosnar Grabs Shimizu Brace

Bosnar Grabs Shimizu Brace

AUSSIES ABROAD: Defender Eddy Bosnar scored a rare double as Shimizu S-Pulse defeated Matt Spiranovic's Urawa Reds 3-1 in Japan's J.League on Saturday. 19 Jun 2011
Kennedy Hits J.League Brace

Kennedy Hits J.League Brace

AUSSIES ABROAD: Joshua Kennedy has continued his rich vein of goalscoring form with a double in Nagoya Grampus' 4-0 win over Albirex Niigata in Japan's J-League on Wednesday. 16 Jun 2011