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Javier Aguirre Coach Javier Aguirre was relieved to collect three points after witnessing Japan spurn several chances in their 1-0 Asian Cup win over Iraq.
FFTASIA50 After being starved of playing time with German giants Bayern Munich, Cronan Yu reveals how Japan’s Takashi Usami is finding his form on local shores once again...
Alberto Zaccheroni Alberto Zaccheroni said Japan must not dwell on their opening defeat to Ivory Coast if they are to make their mark at the FIFA World Cup.
Belarus A superb first-half strike from midfielder Jan Tigorev gave Belarus a 1-0 friendly win over Japan on Tuesday.
Thibaut Courtois Belgium have to get through a possible quarter-final with Brazil first, but Thibaut Courtois has already revealed his dream final.
Japan After making a winning start under Vahid Halilhodzic, Japan will look to add another victory when they host Uzbekistan in a friendly on Tuesday.
Shinji Okazaki Afghanistan are unlikely to cause Japan too many problems in World Cup qualifying.
Alberto Zaccheroni Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said physical conditioning is paramount in the lead up to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
