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Japan Scramble Point Against Uzbeks

Japan Scramble Point Against Uzbeks

JAPAN came from behind to draw 1-1 and secure a point at home to Uzbekistan in their World Cup qualifying clash on Wednesday.
 16 Oct 2008
Uzbeks Hope For Inside Info On Japan

Uzbeks Hope For Inside Info On Japan

New Uzbekistan coach Mirdjalal Kasimov will have the benefit of some inside knowledge when his team face Japan in a must-win World Cup qualifier. 15 Oct 2008
FFA: Melbourne Won't Let Us Down

FFA: Melbourne Won't Let Us Down

FOOTBALL Federation Australia is confident Melbourne will turn out in force for a potentially meaningless game against Japan next June. 13 Oct 2008
Japan Held To Draw by UAE

Japan Held To Draw by UAE

JAPAN were held to a 1-1 draw by the United Arab Emirates in Niigata on Wednesday night in a warm-up match for both teams ahead of next week's World Cup qualifiers. 10 Oct 2008
Dodd Linked With Japan Switch

Dodd Linked With Japan Switch

ADELAIDE United captain Travis Dodd has been linked with a big-money switch to J-League outfit Kashima Antlers. 29 Sep 2008
Celtic Make Nakamura Plea

Celtic Make Nakamura Plea

Celtic appear resigned to losing Shunsuke Nakamura - but they are hoping to persuade him to stay until the end of the season. 16 Sep 2008
Nakamura Considering Celtic Exit

Nakamura Considering Celtic Exit

Shunsuke Nakamura is set to quit Celtic in the January transfer window and return to his native Japan. 15 Sep 2008
Determined Japan Delight Okada

Determined Japan Delight Okada

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada praised his side's determination as they held on for a 3-2 victory over Bahrain in their opening Group One game of the final round of World Cup Qualifying on a sweltering evening in Manama on Saturday. 7 Sep 2008
Japan Edge Out Bahrain

Japan Edge Out Bahrain

JAPAN enjoyed a winning start to the final round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers, surviving a late fightback for a 3-2 victory over 10-man Bahrain at the National Stadium. 7 Sep 2008
Uruguay Comeback To Thump Japan

Uruguay Comeback To Thump Japan

Sebastian Eguren, Ignacio Gonzalez and Sebastian Abreu scored in the second half as Uruguay fought back from a goal down to record a 3-1 win over Japan at the Sapporo Dome on Wednesday. 21 Aug 2008
Why you don't play footy wearing bincoulars

Why you don't play footy wearing bincoulars

The title pretty much says it all. It's in Japanese but loses nothing in translation. Those wacky Asians. 7 Aug 2008
Olyroos Fall To Last Gasp Loss

Olyroos Fall To Last Gasp Loss

THE OLYROOS have narrowly been defeated by the Japanese Under 23 National Team in Kobe overnight. 25 Jul 2008
Matildas Prepare For Japan Clash

Matildas Prepare For Japan Clash

MATILDAS coach Tom Sermanni has named an 18-player squad for next week's international friendly against Japan in Kobe. 18 Jul 2008
Japan to Face Uruguay

Japan to Face Uruguay

JAPAN will gear up for the final round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers by taking on Uruguay in an international friendly at the Sapporo Dome on August 20, the Japan Football Association announced on Friday. 11 Jul 2008
Japan Look To Outpace Socceroos

Japan Look To Outpace Socceroos

JAPAN star Shunsuke Nakamura believes the Socceroos struggle to cope with his country's pace but still views them as a huge threat to World Cup qualification. 30 Jun 2008
Ota Sinks Reds

Ota Sinks Reds

KEISUKE Ota's strike five minutes from time saw Urawa Reds slump to a 2-1 loss against Kashiwa Reysol as J.League action resumed on Saturday. 29 Jun 2008

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