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Okazaki: Japan Have Nothing To Lose

Okazaki: Japan Have Nothing To Lose

SHINJI Okazaki has warned Paraguay that Japan have "nothing to lose" as they bid for a historic place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. 26 Jun 2010
Honda Not Satisfied With Last 16 Spot

Honda Not Satisfied With Last 16 Spot

JAPAN'S Keisuke Honda was left confused by his emotions yesterday after admitting he was not really happy despite helping his country reach the last 16 of the World Cup. 26 Jun 2010
Okada Credits Cameroon Win for Progression

Okada Credits Cameroon Win for Progression

TAKESHI Okada believes that Japan's progress into the second round of the World Cup was down to winning their opening match of the competition against Cameroon 10 days ago. 25 Jun 2010
Okada: More To Come From Japan

Okada: More To Come From Japan

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada warned there was more to come from his team as they progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup tonight with an impressive victory over Denmark in Rustenburg. 25 Jun 2010
Japan Send Denmark Crashing Out

Japan Send Denmark Crashing Out

JAPAN booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup after outstanding first-half free-kicks from Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo sent them on their way to a 3-1 victory over Denmark. 25 Jun 2010
Japan v Denmark Pic Gallery

Japan v Denmark Pic Gallery

All the match action from Japan's dominant 3-1 defeat of one-time European champions, Denmark. Pics by Getty Images. 25 Jun 2010
Japan, Holland Go On

Japan, Holland Go On

HOLLAND and Japan have both qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup after they notched up convincing wins over eliminated rivals Cameroon and Denmark. 25 Jun 2010
Okada: We're Going for Win

Okada: We're Going for Win

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada has urged his team to think of nothing but victory in tomorrow's World Cup clash with Denmark in Rustenburg, despite knowing a draw would be enough to get them into the last 16. 24 Jun 2010
Denmark Sweating on Bendtner Fitness

Denmark Sweating on Bendtner Fitness

THE FITNESS of Nicklas Bendtner was once again a major topic of discussion ahead of Denmark's decisive World Cup encounter against Japan tomorrow, with Morten Olsen conceding his star striker is again doubtful. 24 Jun 2010
Okada Wants Players to Give All - Hasebe

Okada Wants Players to Give All - Hasebe

JAPAN captain Makoto Hasebe has revealed coach Takeshi Okada has urged his players to put everything on the line in Thursday's World Cup showdown with Denmark with a place in the last 16 at stake. 22 Jun 2010
Okada Calls on Blue Samurai to Step Up

Okada Calls on Blue Samurai to Step Up

Coach Takeshi Okada has urged Japan to seize the "chance of a lifetime" against Denmark on Thursday with a place in the last 16 of the World Cup at stake. 21 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk Happy to Win Ugly

Van Marwijk Happy to Win Ugly

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk was satisfied with his team's performance after their narrow win over Japan in Durban. 20 Jun 2010
Okada: No Feud With Van Marwijk

Okada: No Feud With Van Marwijk

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada insists he has no feud with his Holland counterpart ahead of tomorrow's World Cup Group E meeting against Durban. 19 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk Expects 'Aggressive' Japan

Van Marwijk Expects 'Aggressive' Japan

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk expects a more aggressive Japan than the last time the sides met in a friendly last year. 19 Jun 2010
Japan Plot to Frustrate Dutch

Japan Plot to Frustrate Dutch

MIDFIELDER Yuki Abe believes Japan will need to "frustrate" Holland if they are to claim a second successive victory at the World Cup and stay firmly on course for a place in the last 16. 17 Jun 2010
Goal Completes Meteoric Rise for Honda

Goal Completes Meteoric Rise for Honda

KEISUKE Honda has the world at his feet after helping Japan get off to a winning start in Group E. 16 Jun 2010

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