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Women’s World Cup final: USA vs. Japan live blog
Monday, July 18, 2011Women’s World Cup final: USA vs. Japan live blog
By Steven Goff
USA vs. JAPAN
Kickoff: 2:45 p.m. ET.
TV: ESPN, Galavision, ESPN3.com
USA LINEUP: Solo; Krieger, Rampone, Buehler, LePeilbet; O’Reilly, Lloyd, Boxx, Rapinoe (Heath 114th); Cheney (Morgan 46th), Wambach.
JAPAN LINEUP: Kaihori; Kinga, Iwashimizu, Kumagai, Sameshima; Sakaguchi, Ohno (Maruyama 66th, Iwabuchi 119th), Miyama, Sawa; Ando (Nagasato 66th), Kawasumi.
Bold switch by Sundhage, dropping the ineffecting Rodriguez, moving Cheney up front and inserting super-sub Rapinoe into the lineup. Buehler returns from red card to pair with Rampone, relegating Sauerbrunn back to bench.
*****
Phenomenal match. Japan wins its first World Cup title. USA falls short of a third world crown. USA failed to to finish early scoring opportunities but seemed on its way to championship after Morgan’s goal in the 69th minute, but defensive breakdown led to Miyama’s equalizer. Wambach strikes again with a header early in extra time, but Sawa answers. Surprisingly, USA falters in penalties after converting all five in quarterfinals against Brazil. Kaihori makes two saves. Great theater. Next Women’s World Cup: 2015 in Canada.
JAPAN WINS ON PENALTIES 3-1
4. Kumagai: goal
4. Wambach: goal
3. Sakaguchi: goal
3. Heath: saved
2. Nagasato: goal
2. Lloyd: misses high
1. Miyawa: goal
1. Boxx: saved
END OF EXTRA TIME: We’re going to penalty kicks.....
122nd: USA free kick, deflected in the box, frantic scramble, Heath effort blocked. Unbelievable theater.
121st: Morgan behind Japan defense, taken down on edge of box by Iwashimizu. RED CARD.
120th: Wambach great chance to win it, bid misses the mark.
119th: Iwabuchi for Maruyama.
117th: JAPAN GOAL! Sawa with a spectacular redirect off a corner kick. What a match. 2-2.
115th: Sawa long ball into penalty area, Kinga beats Solo to ball, heavy touch cleared by Rampone in the six-yard box.
114th: Tobin Heath enters for Rapinoe.
112th: High ball eludes Solo, creating havoc in the box. Two USA players fall over each other, but Japan unable to capitalize. High drama as time melts away.
110th: USA standing firm as Japan presses. Cool on the ball, using the width of the field.
Break in extra time: 15 minutes down, 15 to go. Can USA preserve this lead?
104th: USA GOAL! Wambach header. 2-1. Morgan surges to end line, crosses to Wambach for six-yard nod. She’s done it again. Fourth goal of tournament — all headers. Her 13th career World Cup goal sets USA record.
100th: O’Reilly drives low ball deep into the box, cleared. O’Reilly high cross sails out of play.
95th: Morgan uses pace to collect Wambach’s ball, hooks left-footed shot from top of penalty area beyond the far post.
95th: Americans have started extra time the same way they started each half — in charge, pressing for a goal, yielding scant possession to Japan.
91st: USA corner kick. Two headers and a blocked shot. USA eventually sends ball back in, Wambach header saved routinely.
END OF REGULATION: 1-1. Mandatory 30 minutes to come....
USA vs. Japan Women’s World Cup Finals 2011 PREDICTION AND ANLISYS
Friday, July 15, 2011USA vs. Japan Women’s World Cup Finals 2011 ,USA as the 1/2 early favorite early on to beat Japan and the underdogs listed at 6/4. These odds were the very first available and subject to change over the next couple of days, and in fact already have.
USA vs. Japan Women’s World Cup Finals 2011 PREDICTION AND ANLISYS
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Japan banner a global message : fifa news
Tuesday, June 28, 2011This is a campaign that was initiated by the Japan Football Association in response to the great support that Japan received from the global football family after the tragic earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011.
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter was one of the first people to send his support to the Japanese community on behalf of FIFA and the footballing world. As a token of appreciation, the JFA launched a website to post all the messages it received to acknowledge those who sent them help and also let the people who were affected by the tragedy know about the support they will receive.
This whole campaign is a good opportunity for us to show our gratitude to the world.
Homare Sawa, Japan captain.
Additionally the Japanese decided that the most visible way of thanking the people for their support would be to create banner and it was first used at a charity game in Osaka on 29 March.
Since then the banner has travelled the world with every Japanese team: Mexico for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the USA for international friendlies and finally Germany for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, where it appeared for the first time during the match against New Zealand in Bochum.
When asked about it, the Japanese captain Homare Sawa said: "This whole campaign is a good opportunity for us to show our gratitude to the world. We have received so much support from around the world, and it is still on-going. I wish for the speedy recovery of Japan and for people to regain their normal life."
The Tohoku area was one of the worst affected areas by the tragedy and the team’s defender Azusa Iwashimizu who was born there also expressed her gratitude.
"Tohoku has received warm encouragement and support from so many countries.
The World Cup is one of our chances to show Japan's presence to the world in gratitude of their support. I also want to give a message of encouragement to the Japanese people through our play. I think more activities such as football events for kids should take place in the Tohoku area so that we can encourage them with football." fifa.com
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Do You Know That Football? [Japanese Edition]
Stars unite to lift Japan
Wednesday, March 30, 2011Football's restorative qualities were illustrated once again yesterday as Japan took on a J.League XI in a match to raise funds for victims of the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami. The contest ended 2-1 in favour of Alberto Zaccheroni's Samurai Blue, but it was the occasion rather than the outcome which struck a chord among those present at Osaka's Nagai Stadium and the large television audience.
With the 47,000-strong crowd chanting 'Nippon, Nippon', the game, featuring the country's most well-known past and present stars, got off to a good start when Gamba Osaka playmaker Yasuhito Endo opened the scoring for the national team on the quarter-hour mark. Stuttgart striker Shinji Okazaki made it 2-0 soon after, before the legendary Kazuyoshi Miura defied his 44-year-old legs to pull a goal back eight minutes from time.
Okazaki, who had himself experienced an earthquake that struck his hometown near Kobe in 1995, couldn't hide his emotions. "I am alive today because the people around me helped me out," said the 24-year-old. "Now it is time for me to return the support and help, and today's game marks the first step in giving back."
Despite finishing on the losing side, midfielder Kunimitsu Sekiguchi, who plays for Vegalta Sendai in one of the most affected areas of the country, was another happy to play a small role in restoring spirits. "It was March 24 when I first touched the ball this season. I couldn't run enough today but it was worth it to play this game."
Zaccheroni added: "The pitch was brimming with players with great technical quality and they put on a great game, but more than the game it was about everyone gathered here showing togetherness for the Japanese football family and the country as a whole. It was important that we could do something."
More than the game it was about everyone gathered here showing togetherness for the Japanese football family and the country as a whole. It was important that we could do something.
Alberto Zaccheroni
The match proved a testament to the Japan football fraternity's determination to defy the odds and play a role in restoring morale. A little less than a week after the 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the country's north-east, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced plans to stage a charity match. The concept received immediate support from players both domestically and dotted around the globe. Twelve overseas-based stars returned to form a full-strength national team - the first time thay have appeared on home soil since lifting the AFC Asian Cup in January.
A host of Europe-based players returned to their homeland including Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo and Samurai Blue captain Makoto Hasebe, who took time out from his midfield duties for Wolfsburg. Among others making the most of the brief lull in club action were CSKA Moscow's Keisuke Honda and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida.
For Zaccheroni, the match provided a chance to send the Japanese people a strong message that they are not alone. "I hope we can support the entire country and particularly the Tohoku district," added the former AC Milan coach. "I believe Japan can overcome the hardships, and the nation should be aware that we are with you closely and so is everybody across the world."
With some stadiums and facilities damaged, and of course many in the population facing hardship in the aftermath of the catastrophe, the country's football is facing a challenging period. The J.League is postponed until 23 April while question marks loom over the short-term plans of the national team following the cancellation of this week’s international matches.
Despite the daunting challenges ahead, Japan's Asian Cup hero, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, said that the key at the moment was to exhibit unity. "The fact that all of the Japanese people are gathering together has important meaning," remarked the 28-year-old, whose penalty saves helped his country into the continental decider. "We are saying we are Japanese and we can help each other.”
Blatter expresses sympathy to Japan
Friday, March 11, 2011The quake, measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale, unleashed a huge tsunami that crashed into Japan's eastern coastline, sweeping boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.
The FIFA President sent a message to Junji Ogura, a member of the FIFA Executive Committee and President of the Japanese FA which read: "I have been following with sadness the news of the terrible tragedy in your country and I would like to express my deep sympathy to the people of Japan.
It struck at a depth of six miles (10km), about 80 miles (125km) off the eastern coast, Japan's meteorological agency said. The area is 240 miles (380km) north east of Tokyo.
"On behalf of FIFA, I wish to extend our moral support and to let you know that our thoughts are with the victims, the injured and their families", added the FIFA President.
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Japan ranks No. 1 in World Cup Asian qualifiers draw English.news.cn 2011-03-09 08:41:02
Thursday, March 10, 2011The first round draw of the Asian qualifiers will take place on 30 March 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 16:00 UTC+8.[9]
TOKYO, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Asian champions Japan are No. 1 in the rankings for the region's 2014 World Cup qualifiers first-round draw taking place on March 30, the Asian Football Confederation announced on its official website Tuesday.
The rankings are based on the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa as well as the Asian qualifying rounds for the main tournament. The final number of entries will be confirmed later by world soccer's governing body FIFA, the AFC said.
Japan, who reached the second round of the World Cup for the first time on foreign soil last summer, were followed in second place by South Korea, who also made the knockout phase in South Africa.
Australia and DPR Korea, the two other Asian teams which played in the 2010 World Cup, and Bahrain round off the top five.
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Medical conf to touch on cardiac emergencies Print E-mail
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Kuala Lumpur: The prevention and management of cardiac emergencies on the football field and stadium will be the topic of one of the main lectures at the 4th AFC Conference 2011 on Science and Football Medicine.
The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Efraim Kramer of South Africa, a FIFA Football Medicine Instructor and Head of the Division of Emergency Medicine at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.
The conference will be held here in the Malaysian capital on March 18-20, 2011.
According to the synopsis of his presentation, the scene of a young and fit player who suddenly collapses and dies on the field during a match is a tragic event frequently screened and publicised worldwide and a broad spectrum of cardiac and non-cardiac causes has been implicated.
Therefore, regular pre-competition medical assessments (PCMA) for players are recommended as a preventive measure while immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation are the recommended treatments for sudden cardiac arrests.
High success rates can be achieved if these are initiated promptly, preferably within seconds of the cardiac arrest and trained medical responders must be allowed to respond to the emergency.
Cardiac arrests among spectators will also be covered during the lecture, the synopsis says.
More than 400 most respected and powerful member delegates are expected to meet at the conference that will feature 12 world-renowned figures and other experts in sports medicine and health sciences.
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Kawashima: It’s an amazing feeling
(FIFA.com) Saturday 29 January 2011
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Few sides win major competitions without significant contributions from their goalkeepers. Japan custodian Eiji Kawashima proved the point on Saturday by playing an instrumental part in his side’s 1-0 win over Australia in the final of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011.
The hero of the Samurai Blue’s semi-final defeat of Korea Republic, the SK Lierse keeper was in outstanding form again at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, pulling off a string of excellent stops to pave the way for Japan’s fourth continental title.
After receiving a richly deserved Man of the Match award, the 27-year-old shot-stopper spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about his stunning showing against the Socceroos and the challenges that lie ahead for him and his country.
FIFA.com: Eiji, congratulations on your win. How does it feel to be the champions of Asia? Eiji Kawashima: It feels amazing. Winning this trophy is a wonderful achievement for us.
Australia played well and created lots of chances. What was the key to winning the game?
We went out there to play our usual game but they made it hard for us to do that. We had to stay patient. We held on and things worked out for us in the end.
The match looked destined for penalties. Were you ready for that?
Yes (laughs). It was on my mind, but luckily we managed to get that goal in the second half of extra time.
You denied Harry Kewell in a one-on-one situation with 18 minutes remaining in normal time. Was that the turning point of the match?
One goal can make all the difference in big games like this, so it was vital for us not to concede and I’m delighted we managed that today.
You saved two penalties in the semi-final shoot-out win over Korea Republic and you’ve put in another great performance here today. What is the secret to your current form?
It’s my job to stop the opposition from scoring and protect my goal, that’s what I try to do in every game. I always give everything I have and try to keep on improving, though I’m not entirely satisfied with my performance because there are things I still think I need to work on. That’s why I’ll be on the training ground as soon as I get back to my club tomorrow.
You were named Man of the Match for your superb display in the final. How much does that mean to you?
I’m happy to be Man of the Match but I wasn’t playing on my own out there. My team-mates all did really well too, and I’ll be sharing this award with them because it also belongs to them.
Four years ago you were understudy to Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi and now you are Japan’s No1. How do you feel about the progress you are making?
I took part in the last Asian Cup and I’ve seen for myself how Japanese football has developed. It’s a privilege to be in the national team, but I’m not the only one who wants to make football history in our country. It’s a goal all the players are working towards and we are thrilled to have achieved that by winning a fourth continental title for Japan.
What lessons have you learned from this tournament and your international career to date?
On a personal level I’ve gained in experience and I’m continuing to improve as a goalkeeper. That’s what makes this win such an important one for my team-mates and I. We can’t afford to stop now though, we have to keep doing what we’re doing.
Japan have produced some very fine goalkeepers in the last few years, namely Kawaguchi, Seigo Narazaki and yourself. What is the reason for that sustained excellence?
To be honest, I really don’t know. Maybe it’s got something to do with Japan’s successes in the Asian Cup. We’re part of the elite now and we’ve learned a lot in the process. Japanese keepers haven’t really made much of an impression in Europe, though, which is why I’m doing my very best to show what I can do and succeed there.
You are currently with Belgian club Lierse SK. Do you think winning the Asian Cup will help with your career?
Although the Asian Cup isn’t the same as playing in Europe, it’s been a really good tournament for me. Facing the Australians has also been a positive experience because they play a European-style game. We’re also going to be appearing in the Copa America this year and I’m sure I’ll learn a lot from that too.
Japan will also play in the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, which you’ll obviously be hoping to take part in.
Asian football is developing fast and as a team we’ve come on a lot in this competition. We need to keep moving forward, though. It will be fantastic to take part in the Confederations Cup and pit our wits against the champions from the other continents. It’ll give us another chance to acquire yet more experience.
Schwarzer: Title would boost Aussie game
Friday, January 28, 2011Seldom has such a rich reward been on offer as Australia prepare to face Japan in the AFC Asian Cup final, seeking to be crowned continental kings for the first time since joining the Asian Football Confederation in 2006. The match at the Khalifa stadium in Doha may represent the last opportunity for the evergreen 38-year-old shotstopper to collect silverware.
Australia qualified for the final with an impressive defensive record of just one goal conceded in their five matches and the contribution of Schwarzer has been a key component. Ahead of one of the most significant games of his glittering career Schwarzer tells FIFA.com of his experiences at Qatar 2011, what his expectations are for the match and what winning would mean for the game Down Under.
FIFA.com: The last two matches produced amazing wins, albeit for different reasons, 1-0 in extra time against holders Iraq and 6-0 in the semi-final over Uzbekistan. How do these two matches rate in your Socceroo career?
Mark Schwarzer: These are both huge events, being the quarter-final and semi-final of a continental title. Also there is the rivalry between us and Iraq dating back to 2007 [Iraq defeated Australia in a group match in the Asian Cup] and that is something special. To get a win against the current holders was a great satisfaction but also part of the process for us, which is to take each game as it comes.
The team seems to be very cohesive with a strong spirit despite a relatively new coach in Holger Osieck, and also some new faces in the squad. Is that something you have felt?
Without a doubt. We have worked very hard on being switched on and also with what is demanded of us by the coach. We have a very knowledgeable manager who is well-travelled with a lot of experience with players from many different countries. He has slipped into the role very easily. He is very enthusiastic and very energetic and that has been transferred to the players as well.
You have achieved many personal playing records and now you are set to be Australia’s most capped player. What kind of honour is that?
It is a huge honour. It is the icing on the cake. I think it is one of those things that you try not to think too much about. You try and perform and do you job in each match which is the most important aspect. It’s one of those things that you might fully appreciate later on and then it becomes even more enjoyable. But don’t get me wrong I’m fully aware of the honour that goes with it and I’m deeply honoured.
You are taking the mantle of most-capped Socceroo from former captain Alex Tobin whom you played alongside at the start of your career. Did you ever envisage that?
No, not at all. When you are young I don’t think you ever look beyond your next game. In regards Alex, I have the utmost respect for him as a person and a player and he is a great ambassador for the game.
Can you remember much about your debut against Canada in a FIFA World Cup™ qualifier way back in 1993?
I remember most of my games for the Socceroos, if not all of them. It is a long time ago now, but it was a tremendous moment for me.
Do you have any plans regarding your playing future at the moment? I had a lot of discussions with the manager when he was first appointed and he was adamant that he wanted me to be involved, which I was delighted with. I have no aspirations at this point in time to stop playing and there is no reason to stop playing unless the manager is going to say he wants to look at different prospects. As long as I feel fit enough and am playing well enough to warrant selection, and the manager selects me, then I want to still play.
Australia has a good record against Japan recently. Does that give you extra confidence for the final?
I think it is quite irrelevant because when you are talking about a final it’s a one-off and its all about the 90 minutes, or 120 minutes potentially. It’s all about the day, who deals with the pressure better than the other and that is what it will come down to. Japan are a very good side and they deserve to be in the final. They have some very good individuals and are playing well as a team so it will be very tough for us. We need to play our game and we also have good individuals and have grown as a team throughout the tournament.
Though Australia has won the Oceania crown before, winning this would rank as Australia’s biggest prize, which must be exciting...Any opportunity to win a major trophy is huge. This is why we have committed ourselves and we were all desperate to be involved in the Asian Cup. We as players first and foremost love representing Australia and we want to do it for Australia and do it for football back in Australia. Of course there is personal ambition and satisfaction but also we ultimately want to do it for the game back home and for future generations.
asian cup 2011 qatar : Japan 3-2 Qatar
Friday, January 21, 2011Qatar had made a dream start when Sebastian Soria opened the scoring in the 12th minute but Shinji Kagawa levelled just before the half hour.
Maya Yoshida was shown a second yellow in the 63rd minute for a foul on Yuesf Ahmed and substitute Fabio Cesar put Bruno Metsu’s side ahead from the resulting free-kick.
But Japan once again battled back with Kagawa grabbing his second before Inoha swept home in the 89th minute to seal a memorable victory for Japan.
Buoyed by a vocal home support it was the Qataris who were first to threaten as Soria saw his shot hit a defender but the ball fell kindly for Mohamed El Sayed, who slid in to stab an effort that Eiji Kawashima did well to deny.
But the Lierse SK shot-stopper was unable to prevent the hosts from opening the scoring in 12th minute through a fine individual goal from Soria.
The Uruguay-born striker expertly sprung the offside trap to race down the wing before cutting into the area where he wrong-footed defender Inoha before slotting beyond Kawashima.
But Japan managed to get themselves back on level terms in the 28th minute when Shinji Okazaki delivered a cross towards the far post where Kagawa was waiting to nod in.
Qatar keeper Qasem Burhan did well to prevent Japan then taking the lead in the 35th minute when he dived to push away a low drive from skipper Makoto Hasebe, before Kagawa fired wide as Alberto Zaccheroni’s side finished the half strongly.
They picked up where they left off when the second period got underway as Okazaki flicked a header just wide of the post before Yuto Nagamoto shot straight into the hands of Burhan.
But things took a turn for the worse for Japan in the 63rd minute when Yoshida needlessly took the legs of Yusef Ahmed on the right of the box - earning himself a second yellow card in the process - and from the resulting free-kick Fabio Cesar curled a low effort that crept in at Kawashima’s near post.
The Japanese, though, did not let their heads drop and showed great resolve to pull themselves level seven minutes later when Kagawa got the better of Mesaad Ali inside the area before driving a shot beyond Burhan.
From then on the game was wide open as Soria fired a shot into the side-netting in the 86th minute before Keisuke Honda sent a free-kick over the bar.
But it was Japan that clinched victory at the death when Kagawa received the ball just inside the area, turned his marker and though he was brought down by Khaled Muftah, Inoha was on hand to stroke the loose ball into the net. www.the-afc.com
Japan brace for tough Arabic rivals
Sunday, January 2, 2011(AFP) Sunday 2 January 2011
Japan are taking nothing for granted at the Asian Cup after their best-ever FIFA World Cup™ on foreign soil, as Middle East rivals line up to spoil the Blue Samurai's bid to regain the continental title. Japan bowed to fellow three-time champions Saudi Arabia 3-2 in the 2007 Asian Cup semi-finals, failing to lift a third straight title, and now the two giants are grouped together with Jordan and Syria in Qatar.
Despite a run of warm-up defeats, the Blue Samurai reached the FIFA World Cup last-16 in South Africa in June when North Korea, South Korea and Australia - but none of West Asian powerhouses - also represented the continent.
"We are aiming high as a matter of course," Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said, citing the country's FIFA World Cup feat and their triumphs in both men's and women's tournaments at the Asian Games in November. But the former AC Milan boss admitted: "I expect tremendous battles ahead.
"Australia and South Korea may headline the tournament," he said. "But I feel that teams from the Middle East will be quite formidable as they can fight in conditions quite close to home."
In their opening game on 9 January, Japan face Jordan, whom they narrowly defeated 4-3 on penalties in the 2004 Asian Cup quarter-finals before going on to beat hosts China for the trophy.
Zaccheroni, who had never coached a national team or foreign club before joining Japan, got off to a convincing start after taking over from homegrown World Cup boss Takeshi Okada. With the 57-year-old Italian in charge for the first time, Japan upset a full-strength Argentina 1-0 at home and fought to a scoreless draw away with cross-strait rivals South Korea in friendlies in October.
I feel that teams from the Middle East will be quite formidable as they can fight in conditions quite close to home.
Alberto Zaccheroni, Japan coach
"Going out with this line-up, we should not fear any opponent," Zaccheroni said as he called up eight Europe-based players, including CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda and Borussia Dortmund rookie Shinji Kagawa.
Honda scored in Japan's wins over Cameroon and Denmark at the FIFA World Cup. Japan bowed to the Netherlands 1-0 in the other group match and missed a quarter-final spot by a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Kagawa, 21, has attracted European clubs by scoring eight goals in the first half of the Bundesliga season after moving from J-League side Cerezo Osaka.
"The Asian Cup will be a tournament where we will demonstrate how much we have improved after the World Cup," said Honda, known for his aggressive play and straight-talking approach. "Of course, there is only one thing we aim for," said the 24-year-old, who has always vowed to go for the title in any tournament.
Zaccheroni though will be missing World Cup centre-backs Yuji Nakazawa and Marcus Tulio Tanaka through knee injuries, something he called a "great blow". But Cesena's Yuto Nagatomo, Atsuto Uchida of Schalke and Maya Yoshida of VVV Venlo are ready to guard the Samurai's backline.
"The history of Japanese football won't end at the Asian Cup. I want to use as many young players as possible to prepare well for the 2014 World Cup," said the Italian.
Endo: We are mentally strong (FIFA.com) Monday 28 June 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010One of the most consistent performers in Takeshi Okada’s Japan team, midfielder Yasuhito Endo played a key role in their 1-0 victory over Cameroon. After featuring prominently again in a narrow defeat against the Netherlands, Endo went on to justify his status as the reigning AFC Player of the Year in the 3-1 dismantling of Denmark, driving the midfield and scoring their second goal with a sublime free-kick.
Ahead of the Samaurai Blues' historic last-16 clash with Paraguay, the quietly spoken 30-year-old took time out to talk to FIFA about his scoring secrets, Japan’s strengths and their prospects for the remaining competition.
FIFA: You left your opponents in awe with your free-kick against Denmark. Do you have a special method or technique when taking set-pieces?
Yasuhito Endo: I took the free-kick as I always do, there was nothing special. But each time I have to take a different angle, if needed, when kicking.
Your next opponents are Paraguay, a team also known for their sublime passing techniques. What are your thoughts ahead of that match?We have watched their games. They are really hard-working players and the team is quite creative. That said, we have a great deal in common so we must strive hard to defeat them.
When Japan qualified for South Africa 2010 a year ago, coach Takeshi Okada stated the team’s goal was to reach the semi-finals. Having made the Round of 16, are you confident that you will achieve that goal?Yes, I am confident. I hope the forthcoming matches will turn out in our favour.
Japan used to be vulnerable when they played against physically stronger European teams, but having played so well against the Netherlands and Denmark, do you think you have learned how to cope with them?First of all, we are mentally strong and we are now playing with a really positive attitude. In terms of tactics, we have changed a bit too, so the team are going in the right direction. Needless to say, our goal is to keep going like this and win games.
Honda gunning for Paraguay (FIFA.com) Tuesday 29 June 2010
Japan's talismanic forward, Keisuke Honda, is confident he can continue his fine run of form against Paraguay in the teams' Round of 16 showdown in Tshwane/Pretoria on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old converted striker has already scored twice in Japan's groundbreaking run in South Africa, establishing himself as a pivotal figure as Takeshi Okada's side have reached the last 16 for the first time beyond home shores. With Japan now bidding to go one step further and reach the quarter-finals for the first time, the CSKA Moscow man sounded an optimistic note as he told FIFA.com: "Paraguay are a strong team but I am confident I can score and my team can win the game to progress."
Honda struck a spectacular free-kick in the 3-1 victory over Denmark that secured Japan's last-16 berth. In thundering the ball past Thomas Sorensen from 30 yards, he enhanced a reputation as a dead-ball specialist, having earlier this year fired CSKA into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a long-range effort against Sevilla. On his set-piece prowess, he said: "I particularly hope I can score for Japan with my free-kicks because I put a lot of effort into practising them. I have a powerful shot and so usually take the long-distance free-kicks and leave [Yasuhito] Endo to handle the rest."
While Endo also converted a free-kick against the Danes as Japan scored three in a FIFA World Cup game for the first time, it is Honda who is taking the majority of the plaudits for Japan's progress, given he also struck the solitary goal in the opening Group E win over Cameroon. Normally deployed as a midfielder, he was pushed up front as Japan's lone striker as Okada gambled on a solution to the team's lack of firepower in the run-up to the finals, when they hit only one goal in four friendly games.
And the new-found lethal weapon showed he can also provide a killer pass when he set up Shinji Okazaki for the late third against Denmark that made sure of second place in the group. "I want to score more goals but the most important thing is that the team get the win. I will do my best to help us achieve our goals and I really don’t care if I score or not so long as we win," said Honda, speaking after training on the eve of the Paraguay game.
Honda's view was echoed by coach Okada, who urged his players to "go out there and give their all". He added: "Paraguay are strong opponents but they are not impossible to defeat. We do have a chance if we can give 100 per cent of our abilities. I hope our players play are at their best both physically and mentally tomorrow to produce the best possible performance."
Japan name profile
Monday, June 14, 2010
Japan
Coach: Takeshi Okadathis data from wikipedia.com
| No. | Pos. | Player | DoB/Age | Caps | Club | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Seigo Narazaki | 15 April 1976 (aged 34) | 76 | Nagoya Grampus | |||
| 2 | MF | Yuki Abe | 6 September 1981 (aged 28) | 45 | Urawa Red Diamonds | |||
| 3 | DF | Yūichi Komano | 25 July 1981 (aged 28) | 53 | Júbilo Iwata | |||
| 4 | DF | Marcus Tulio Tanaka | 24 April 1981 (aged 29) | 39 | Nagoya Grampus | |||
| 5 | DF | Yuto Nagatomo | 12 September 1986 (aged 23) | 26 | FC Tokyo | |||
| 6 | DF | Atsuto Uchida | 27 March 1988 (aged 22) | 31 | Kashima Antlers | |||
| 7 | MF | Yasuhito Endō | 28 January 1980 (aged 30) | 94 | Gamba Osaka | |||
| 8 | MF | Daisuke Matsui | 11 May 1981 (aged 29) | 23 |  Grenoble | |||
| 9 | FW | Shinji Okazaki | 16 April 1986 (aged 24) | 28 | Shimizu S-Pulse | |||
| 10 | MF | Shunsuke Nakamura | 24 June 1978 (aged 31) | 97 | Yokohama F. Marinos | |||
| 11 | FW | Keiji Tamada | 11 April 1980 (aged 30) | 70 | Nagoya Grampus | |||
| 12 | FW | Kisho Yano | 5 April 1984 (aged 26) | 18 | Albirex Niigata | |||
| 13 | DF | Daiki Iwamasa | 30 January 1982 (aged 28) | 2 | Kashima Antlers | |||
| 14 | MF | Kengo Nakamura | 31 October 1980 (aged 29) | 47 | Kawasaki Frontale | |||
| 15 | DF | Yasuyuki Konno | 25 January 1983 (aged 27) | 37 | FC Tokyo | |||
| 16 | FW | Yoshito Ōkubo | 9 June 1982 (aged 28) | 49 | Vissel Kobe | |||
| 17 | MF | Makoto Hasebe | 18 January 1984 (aged 26) | 31 |  Wolfsburg | |||
| 18 | MF | Keisuke Honda | 13 June 1986 (aged 23) | 15 |  CSKA Moscow | |||
| 19 | FW | Takayuki Morimoto | 7 May 1988 (aged 22) | 6 |  Catania | |||
| 20 | MF | Junichi Inamoto | 18 September 1979 (aged 30) | 80 | Kawasaki Frontale | |||
| 21 | GK | Eiji Kawashima | 20 March 1983 (aged 27) | 10 | Kawasaki Frontale | |||
| 22 | DF | Yuji Nakazawa | 15 February 1978 (aged 32) | 105 | Yokohama F. Marinos | |||
| 23 | GK | Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (c) | 15 August 1975 (aged 34) | 116 | Júbilo Iwata |
Iwabuchi, Japan's young livewire
Tuesday, February 2, 2010“My strengths are my pace and dribbling skills, so unsurprisingly my hero is Lionel Messi. One day I’d like to play for Barcelona,” says Iwabuchi. “I’m also a fan of Atletico Madrid’s Sergio Aguero. As for female players, I admire Marta,” adds the 16-year-old, who like her role models is short in stature (1.53m) but lightning fast.
Japan held to goalless draw
Japan held to goalless draw
Japan team
Sunday, November 1, 2009Japan seals World Cup spot
The Blue Samurai opened the scoring nine minutes in when Shimizu S-Pulse striker Shinji Okazaki’s got on the end of Kengo Nakamura through ball and after his initial attempt was saved he managed to head the rebound in. With the exception of the early goal, Japan displayed a masterful plan that nullified Uzbeks dangerous attacker Server Djeparov (FC Bunyodkor) and rarely allowed a legitimate effort towards ‘keeper Seigo Narazaki until late. Finally in the last stages of the match the Uzbeks started to apply pressure but efforts by Djeparov and Islom Tuhtahujaev (Neftchi Farg’ona) were unable to find the net.
Following the match the manager said:
“It was a tough game, as we had expected, and our players fought hard until the very end of the game. They showed their mental toughness when our opponents wouldn’t let us play our brand of football. This is just the start for us. I’m grateful that we have got this opportunity.”
