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Japan 1 Mali 1: Late Nakajima strike earns a draw
Abdoulay Diaby Japan needed a last-minute equaliser from Shoya Nakajima to avoid defeat in their first friendly ahead of the World Cup.
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Japan 3 Turkmenistan 2: Osako inspires Samurai Blue fightback
Yuya Osako Japan were grateful to Yuya Osako after his brace turned the tide and denied Turkmenistan the latest upset win at the Asian Cup.
Japan v Turkmenistan: Moriyasu warns Asian Cup rivals that the Samurai Blue are in 'top shape'
Hajime Moriyasu goes into his first tournament as Japan's head coach confident about their chances in the 2019 Asian Cup.
Misao, Ideguchi and Asano miss out as Japan name final World Cup squad
Akira Nishino Kento Misao, Yosuke Ideguchi and Takuma Asano are the unlucky three as Akira Nishino selects his final 23-man Japan World Cup squad.
Sanchez thanks lucky charm Xavi as Qatar triumph
Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi correctly predicted that Qatar would win the Asian Cup to the delight of coach and compatriot Felix Sanchez.
