Japan sets quarter-final goal for 2022 FIFA World Cup
TOKYO (AP) — Saying it is one thing, but doing it is another.
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Soccer-Moriyasu targets World Cup quarters as Furuhashi, Osako miss out
TOKYO : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu left Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi and Vissel Kobe forward Yuya Osako out of his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, saying he had opted for players with "burning ambition" over experience at the finals this month.
Schmidt penalty save earns Japan goalless draw with Ecuador
Ecuador. Schmidt reached to his right to keep out Valencia's spot kick after Michael Estrada had been brought down in the area by Shogo Taniguchi at the end of a disjointed game between the two World Cup qualifiers. Ecuador will open the World Cup finals against hosts Qatar on Nov.
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Japan captain Yoshida completes Schalke switch
Japan captain Maya Yoshida has joined Schalke on a one-year contract from Italian side Sampdoria, the Bundesliga club said.
Tunisia beat Japan 3-0 to win Kirin Cup football tourney
Tunisia stepped up their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Japan in Osaka on Tuesday to finish first in the four-team Kirin Cup tournament. Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane scored a penalty 10 minutes into the second half before Ferjani Sassi and Ali Maaloul scored to round off an impressive victory for the North Africans. Tunisia have been drawn with France, Denmark and Australia in World Cup Group D and they can reflect on a productive trip to Japan this month after also beating Chile 2-0 in last Friday's semi-final.
Tunisia beat Japan to win Kirin Cup
OSAKA: Tunisia stepped up their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Japan in Osaka on Tuesday (Jun 14) to finish first in the four-team Kirin Cup tournament.
