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Yuji Nakazawa out with injury

By: 21 | November 10th, 2008 | No Comments »

Takeshi Okada’s Blue Samurai’s were dealt a tough blow as Yokohama F-Marinos Yuji Nakazawa has been forced to pull-out of the lineup with a muscle strain he suffered in a J-League match against Kyoto Purple Sanga. This situation is further complicated as it is questionable that Celtic’s Shunsuke Nakamura will be recovered in time for the Qatar match.

Japan will play a tuneup match against Syria in in Kobe on November 13.


Tags: Celtic, Group F, J-League, Kyoto Purple Sanga, Qatar, Shunsuke Nakamura, Syria, Takeshi Okada, Yokohama F. Marinos, Yuji Nakazawa

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Takeshi Okada’s squad to face Qatar

By: 21 | November 7th, 2008 | No Comments »

With the Qatar match looming ahead, Takeshi Okada named his squad, featuring Shunsuke Nakamura of Celtic, Daisuke Matsui of St. Etienne and Makoto Hasebe of VfL Wolfsburg. Due to an injury Junichi Inamoto has been left off but should he recover, he is likely to be recalled. Included in the list are returnees Michihiro Yasuda and Hideo Hashimoto of Gamba ... [read]


Women’s U-17 takes apart France 7-1

By: 21 | November 4th, 2008 | No Comments »

Hiroshi Yoshida’s Women’s U-17 are defying expectations in the Women’s U-17 tournament in New Zealand and produced the biggest margin of victory as they overwhelmed France 7-1. In-fact in a show of good sportsmanship, Japan eased back after the break or the score would have likely been much worse. After the match ... [read]


Norio Sasaki names U-20 Women’s World Cup squad

By: 21 | November 1st, 2008 | No Comments »

With the U-20 Women’s World Cup kicking off the November 19 in Chile, manager Norio Sasaki has named his squad. Japan will face Canada on November 20th, with Germany three days later and Congo on November 27th.
Goalkeepers—Shiori Kobayashi (Nippon TV Beleza), Misa Sugawara (Kibi International University), Erina Yamane (JFA Academy Fukushima)
Defenders—Midori Isokane (Kibi International University), Rina Yanai (INAC Leonessa), Kana ... [read]


U-17 Women’s World Cup starts off right

By: 21 | November 1st, 2008 | No Comments »

Japan’s effort in the U-17 Women’s World Cup started off right with a 3-2 triumph over the American squad in New Zealand.
Vicki DiMartino scored for the Americans three minutes after the opening whistle before Mana Iwabuchi equalized it nine minutes later when she scooped a rebound off Chiaki Shimada shot that had hit the post. Six minutes after the break, ... [read]


Blue Samurai lead the way in the J-League

By: 21 | October 27th, 2008 | No Comments »

Blue Samurai dominated play in the J-League this week:
Júbilo Iwata held Nagoya Grampus Eight to a surprising scoreless draw with Nippon Daihyo tandem of Yūichi Komano 駒野 友 and ‘keeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi 川口 能活 lead Júbilo.
Shinzo Koroki 興梠 慎三 scored for the Kashima Antlers in their 3-2 loss to FC Tokyo.
Shimizu S-Pulse soundly beat Gamba Osaka 3 – 1. ... [read]


Shunsuke Nakamura is coming home

By: 21 | October 27th, 2008 | No Comments »

After confirming with two reputable inside sources, the deal to bring Blue Samurai Shunsuke Nakamura home to play for Yokohama F. Marinos of the J-League is said to be “done.” This return home would be a perfect closing note to his career and as well as satisfying his wishes to raise his ... [read]


Yasuhito Endo continues to lead the way

By: 21 | October 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »

The second-leg of the AFC Champions League semi-finals between Gamba Osaka and the Urawa Red Diamonds was marked with great performances of our Nippon Daihyo but none more spectacular than Yasuhito Endo who led Gamba to the 3-1 victory.
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Takeshi Okada days numbered?

By: 21 | October 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Following the disappointing draw to Uzbekistan, many are questioning whether Takeshi Okada can lead them through the qualification process.
While the JFA has responded with a vote of confidence, the fifty-two year-old manager is feeling the heat. In response to tactical questions against Uzbekistan he said:
“What I regret is that we got somewhat timid when the opponents unexpectedly exerted pressure up ... [read]


a vote of support for Takeshi Okada

By: 21 | October 17th, 2008 | No Comments »

Following Japan’s 1-1 draw against Uzbekistan at Saitama Stadium this week, various media reports suggested that manager Takeshi Okada days were numbered.
Japan Football Association President Motoaki Inukai emphatically noted that his job is safe:
“Things will remain as they are. I trust in Okada and we just have to win through the qualifiers with our Japanese brand of soccer. We ... [read]



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