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Saudi Arabia v Japan Preview

Saudi Arabia v Japan Preview

COACH Alberto Zaccheroni has every confidence that his ever improving Japan can get the result they need against Saudi Arabia tomorrow and seal their passage to the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 17 Jan 2011
Japan Drama In Syria Thriller

Japan Drama In Syria Thriller

JAPAN secured their first victory of the 2011 Asian Cup after edging a hot-tempered 2-1 encounter with Syria today in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men. 14 Jan 2011
Zaccheroni Happy With 'One-Sided' Victory

Zaccheroni Happy With 'One-Sided' Victory

JAPAN coach Alberto Zaccheroni hailed the performance of his players as the Blue Samurai grabbed their first win of the Asian Cup with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Syria at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 14 Jan 2011
Preview: Japan v Syria

Preview: Japan v Syria

Boss Tita Valeriu is looking to upset the odds for a second time when Syria take on Asian Cup Group B rivals Japan at Qatar Sports Club Stadium tomorrow night to prove their opening victory over Saudi Arabia was no fluke. 13 Jan 2011
Asian Cup Group B Preview

Asian Cup Group B Preview

JAPAN have a new coach and an old score to settle when their 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals campaign gets underway in Qatar. 10 Jan 2011
Japan Held By Jordan

Japan Held By Jordan

MAYA Yoshida spared Alberto Zaccheroni's blushes as his stoppage-time header rescued a 1-1 draw for Japan against Jordan in their opening game of the Asian Cup at Qatar Sports Club Stadium. 10 Jan 2011
Zaccheroni Dismayed By Opening Draw

Zaccheroni Dismayed By Opening Draw

JAPAN coach Alberto Zaccheroni lamented his side's lack of cutting edge after it took a last-minute goal by Maya Yoshida to rescue a 1-1 draw against Jordan in their opening game of the Asian Cup at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 10 Jan 2011
Nozawa Seals Cup For Kashima

Nozawa Seals Cup For Kashima

Kashima Antlers won the Emperor's Cup for the first time in three years after beating Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 thanks to Takuya Nozawa's strike in the final of the season's closing tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo. 2 Jan 2011
Bosnar Nets In Cup Clash

Bosnar Nets In Cup Clash

AUSSIES ABROAD: Eddy Bosnar scored an extra-time goal to help Shimizu S-Pulse progress in Japan's Emperor's Cup on Saturday afternoon knocking out Montedio Yamagata. 25 Dec 2010
J.League Wrap: Kobe Complete Great Escape

J.League Wrap: Kobe Complete Great Escape

Vissel Kobe sealed their J.League survival in the final game of the season with a 4-0 victory over Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium today. 4 Dec 2010
J.League Wrap: Kobe Keep Survival Hopes Alive

J.League Wrap: Kobe Keep Survival Hopes Alive

Vissel Kobe kept alive their hopes of remaining in the J.League next season after beating Shimizu S-Pulse 1-0 today. 28 Nov 2010
Kennedy's Grampus Win Title

Kennedy's Grampus Win Title

NAGOYA Grampus clinched their first J.League title as Keiji Tamada's second-half goal saw them win 1-0 at Shonan Bellmare and closest rivals Kashima Antlers could only draw 0-0 at Vissel Kobe. 20 Nov 2010
J.League Wrap: Gamba Up To Second With Draw

J.League Wrap: Gamba Up To Second With Draw

GAMBA Osaka fought back from a goal down to claim a 1-1 draw at FC Tokyo and climb to second in the J.League. 7 Nov 2010
Nagoya Stretch J.League Lead

Nagoya Stretch J.League Lead

NAGOYA Grampus Eight recorded a 2-1 win at Vissel Kobe today to increase their advantage at the top of the J.League. 24 Oct 2010
Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

INTERIM coach Sergio Batista does not believe the 1-0 friendly defeat to Japan today will damage his chances of securing the Argentina job full-time. 9 Oct 2010
Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan's new head coach Alberto Zaccheroni has told his players not to fear Argentina in tomorrow's friendly in Saitama. 8 Oct 2010

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