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Okada: Asian Pride At Stake

Okada: Asian Pride At Stake

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada believes tonight's World Cup qualifier with Australia shapes as a mini-Asian final with his team keen to finish top of the group. 17 Jun 2009
Pim: No Yellow Fever

Pim: No Yellow Fever

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has confirmed that he won’t start any of the players carrying a yellow card into tonight's World Cup qualifier against Japan, saying he wanted to have his full squad available when the World Cup kicks off in South Africa next year. 17 Jun 2009
Josh Eyes J-League Switch

Josh Eyes J-League Switch

SOCCEROOS striker Josh Kennedy has confirmed that his management is in discussions with J-League outfit Nagoya Grampus over a potential transfer. 16 Jun 2009
Pim Set To Double Up At Last

Pim Set To Double Up At Last

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek could finally give fans what they want with Josh Kennedy and Scott McDonald a chance to team up in attack against Japan. 15 Jun 2009
Kewell Dropped For Japan Game

Kewell Dropped For Japan Game

SOCCEROOS star Harry Kewell will miss Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan after medical staff decided it was not worth risking his fitness. 15 Jun 2009
Japan Skipper Now Unlikely Too

Japan Skipper Now Unlikely Too

JAPAN is likely to go into Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Australia at the MCG without skipper Yuji Nakazawa.
 15 Jun 2009
Neill: 'It's All About Winning'

Neill: 'It's All About Winning'

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill has no issues with the style of football Australia has played in qualifying for the World Cup, saying that the ultimate aim of qualification for next year's tournament in South Africa had been achieved. 15 Jun 2009
Macca Backs Nakamura Rest

Macca Backs Nakamura Rest

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo Scott McDonald has backed Japanese playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura’s decision to opt out of the World Cup qualifier with the Socceroos on Wednesday night. 15 Jun 2009
Japan Leave Out Nakamura

Japan Leave Out Nakamura

Shunsuke Nakamura will not play for Japan in their final World Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne next Wednesday after coach Takeshi Okada decided to leave the Celtic star and three other players out of his travelling party. 12 Jun 2009
Second String Japan Side For Oz

Second String Japan Side For Oz

JAPAN will be without at least five star players for their World Cup clash with Australia at the MCG next week, say reports out of Japan.
 12 Jun 2009
Carney's Yellow Fever

Carney's Yellow Fever

DAVID Carney’s biggest fear about next week’s clash with Japan in Melbourne is getting a yellow card and therefore missing the first group game of the 2010 World Cup. 11 Jun 2009
Japan Held By Qatar

Japan Held By Qatar

Qatar recovered from an early setback to hold Japan to a draw at the Yokohama International Stadium tonight but the point was not enough to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. 11 Jun 2009
Japan to Start World Cup Preparations

Japan to Start World Cup Preparations

With World Cup qualification already in the bag, Japan coach Takeshi Okada hopes to use tomorrow's qualifying match against Qatar at the Yokohama International Stadium as part of his team's preparations for South Africa. 10 Jun 2009
'This Is Just The Start' For Japan

'This Is Just The Start' For Japan

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada claimed "this is just the start" after watching his side book their place in the 2010 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Uzbekistan in Tashkent last night.
 7 Jun 2009
Japan Book World Cup Spot

Japan Book World Cup Spot

An early goal by Shinji Okazaki saw Japan edge Uzbekistan 1-0 in Tashkent tonight to become the first team to join hosts South Africa at the 2010 World Cup. 7 Jun 2009
Japan Thump Belgium In Warm-Up

Japan Thump Belgium In Warm-Up

Japan wrapped up their preparations for next month's World Cup qualifiers with a 4-0 victory over Belgium at the National Stadium in Tokyo today to complete a 100% Kirin Cup campaign. 1 Jun 2009

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