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June
2010
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Still no win for Japan's World Cup squad
Japan have still not secured a win ahead of the World Cup, with their latest match against Zimbabwe ending 0-0.
The Japanese coach asked for the last minute game to be held on the eve of the start of the tournament (June 10th) after a number of disappointing performances left many worried about how Japan may perform in South Africa.
The team has recently been beaten by Asian rivals South Korea, Serbia, England and the Ivory Coast in friendly matches and World Cup warm up games.
Japanese coach Takeshi Okada was keen for his squad to test their skills against an African side ahead of their opening game in the World Cup against Cameroon and while the team did not manage to score against Zimbabwe, a Sky Sports report said that they did control much of the game.
The squad had hoped to face Mozambique but the match was cancelled at the last minute.
Written by Kimberley Homer.
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The Japanese coach asked for the last minute game to be held on the eve of the start of the tournament (June 10th) after a number of disappointing performances left many worried about how Japan may perform in South Africa.
The team has recently been beaten by Asian rivals South Korea, Serbia, England and the Ivory Coast in friendly matches and World Cup warm up games.
Japanese coach Takeshi Okada was keen for his squad to test their skills against an African side ahead of their opening game in the World Cup against Cameroon and while the team did not manage to score against Zimbabwe, a Sky Sports report said that they did control much of the game.
The squad had hoped to face Mozambique but the match was cancelled at the last minute.
Written by Kimberley Homer.
Related news stories:
Japan to host the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (14th February 2012)
Freestyle moguls skier Uemura sets sights on FIS World Cup return (21st December 2011)
Homare Sawa wins the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year (10th January 2012)
Japan 2011 World Club Cup a success as Barcelona crowned champions (19th December 2011)
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