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Bahrain: Japan Game Is Vital

Bahrain: Japan Game Is Vital

BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala's World Cup qualifier against Japan in Saitama is crucial to his team's hopes of reaching South Africa 2010. 28 Mar 2009
Japan Announce Kirin Cup Opponents

Japan Announce Kirin Cup Opponents

Chile and Belgium will be the sides to face Japan in the Kirin Cup tournament in May, the Japan Football Association have announced. 20 Feb 2009
Pim Praises Plucky Chippers

Pim Praises Plucky Chippers

PIM Verbeek paid tribute to his Socceroos, particularly defender Scott Chipperfield, after last night's 0-0 draw in Yokohama but conceded his side didn't deserve three points. 12 Feb 2009
Pim: It Was A Great Result

Pim: It Was A Great Result

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has praised the professionalism of his players after Australia took a point away from its World Cup qualifier against Japan in Yokohama. 12 Feb 2009
Local Fury At 'Too Soft' Japan

Local Fury At 'Too Soft' Japan

EXCLUSIVE: Some Japanese journalists were disappointed with some of their national team players after the side drew 0-0 with Australia tonight. 12 Feb 2009
Valeri: We Missed Emmo

Valeri: We Missed Emmo

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo midfielder Carl Valeri says the Aussie engine room missed the drive of injured midfielder Brett Emerton in tonight's 0-0 draw with Japan. 12 Feb 2009
Dour 'Roos Get Point

Dour 'Roos Get Point

AUSTRALIA took another stride towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup, holding Japan to a 0-0 draw in Yokohama to maintain control of Group A. 11 Feb 2009
Full-Time: Japan 0 Australia 0

Full-Time: Japan 0 Australia 0

AUSTRALIA scored an important draw away from home in a frustrating scoreless staelmate against old rivals Japan to take another major step closer to South Africa 2010 World Cup. 11 Feb 2009
Late Injury Woes For Socceroos

Late Injury Woes For Socceroos

INJURY concerns over Vince Grella and Scott Chipperfield have given Pim Verbeek some selection headaches ahead of Wednesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan. 11 Feb 2009
Socceroos Play For Free

Socceroos Play For Free

THE QANTAS Socceroos have pledged to donate their match fees for tonight's vital World Cup qualifier against Japan to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. 11 Feb 2009
Pim: Bring It On, Japan

Pim: Bring It On, Japan

PIM Verbeek maintains he has no concerns over the physical condition of his side for tonight's highly-anticipated World Cup qualifying showdown with Japan despite the arduous journey some squad members undertook to reach Yokohama. 11 Feb 2009
Punters Still Don't Fancy Oz

Punters Still Don't Fancy Oz

JAPAN are growing stronger favourites with one leading bookmaker as kick-off against the Socceroos draws ever closer. 10 Feb 2009
Watch Japan Game With Bozza

Watch Japan Game With Bozza

WITNESS every minute of the crucial Japan clash with Socceroo legend Mark Bosnich and the FourFourTwo team at Sydney’s Star City Casino. 10 Feb 2009
Join Mark Bosnich,  Mel McLaughlin and FourFourTwo for Japan vs Socceroos

Join Mark Bosnich, Mel McLaughlin and FourFourTwo for Japan vs Socceroos

Head to Star City's Trophies Sports Bar and join your host for the evening, FOX SPORTS' Mel McLaughlin, along with Socceroo legend Mark Bosnich, the FourFourTwo team and the Green & Gold Army for the Socceroos vital World Cup qualifier against Japan in Yokohama.


10 Feb 2009
Macca Aims To Knacker Naka

Macca Aims To Knacker Naka

SOCCEROO striker Scott McDonald has told Celtic teammate Shunsuke Nakamura there's no chance of Australia letting Japan win tomorrow in exchange for a home win in Melbourne. 10 Feb 2009
Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

JAPAN's star midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has threatened to get "ugly" when the Blue Samurai look to end Australia's 100% record tomorrow night. 10 Feb 2009