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Japan v. Hong Kong preview – don’t even think about another 0-0
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So the East Asian Championships continues later this week in Tokyo, with South Korea and China facing off on Wednesday, followed a day later by the hosts taking on Hong Kong.
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East Asian Championships Update – Korea win
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After Japan’s drab 0-0 draw with China on Saturday, it was the turn of South Korea and Hong Kong today. It’s hardly a shock to report that the Koreans ran out comfortable 5-0 winners. (more…)
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Another scoreless draw for Japan against China
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Well, well, well…I’m struggling to come up with much to say about Japan’s latest goalless draw, this time in their East Asian Championship opener against China in Tokyo. Japan played ok, and had a good amount of possession, but for all the nice build up play at times they didn’t really ... [read more]
Coach Okada under pressure to deliver
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According to Reuters, Japan coach Takeshi Okada is under increasing pressure ahead of this weekend’s kick off in the East Asian Championships after Japan’s insipid 0-0 draw with Venezuela on Tuesday. If things don’t go well over the next week then the pressure will be cranked up again. (more…)
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Rankings Rankings…
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In the latest FIFA rankings Japan have snuck back into the world’s top 40…joint 40th with Northern Ireland – yikes! It’s a far cry from 4 years ago at the equivalent time in the build up to the World Cup when Japan reached the giddy heights of 15th in January 2006. ... [read more]
East Asian Championships kick off on Saturday in Tokyo
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This weekend sees the start of the biennial East Asian Championships, which will be played over the coming week in Tokyo. (more…)
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Another scoreless draw for Japan against China
Absolutely agree Bird. Playing time is what he needs more than anything right now, and he's just no ... [Read More]Another scoreless draw for Japan against China
Too close to the WC to fire the coach, plus this is a long standing issue with the squad. I think t ... [Read More]Another scoreless draw for Japan against China
That is indeed the kneejerk reaction, and the pressure is certainly mounting. What annoys me most a ... [Read More]Another scoreless draw for Japan against China
Oh I don't think Japan played ok. They played rather poorly (again). Really the only clear chance Ja ... [Read More]Japan draw a blank against Venezuela
Koroki has now been trimmed from the squad for the upcoming East Asian Champinships and was describe ... [Read More]
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