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Clash of the Titans
The J.League resumed play this weekend, as the season moves into its final stretch. The top four teams all played one another, and the results narrowed the title chase significantly.
A Rainy Night in Myanmar
Japan's opening match in 2022 World Cup qualification was played on Tuesday evening, in Myanmar. Though one match generally doesnt tell the whole story, Samurai Blue fans may have received some hints about Coach Moriyasu's plans for the future of the National Team.
Back to Basics
Japan's friendly against Paraguay served as Coach Moriyasu's final opportunity to prepare for the start of World Cup qualification. While June's trip to South America seemed like more of a rehearsal for the 2020 Olympics, this contest featured an older, more mature unit.
Blue Dolphins Mob Chelsea
It has been a while since Japan has hosted a real high-profile summer tour by major European clubs. Kawasaki fans will have enjoyed the return of international club friendlies, as the Blue Dolphins snatched a winning goal at the close, for a 1-0 victory.
Japan Building for Future Challenges
Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal in five months to help Chile win their Copa America opener. They gave Japan a Lesson in Finishing.
Young Samurai Blue Maturing in Copa America Draw
In Japan's second Copa America match against Uruguay, a relatively young squad put on a solid display and boosted optimism for the future, despite surrendering a lead twice, and having to settle for a single point.
Immature Opening to Copa America
A thoroughly inexperienced flock of pretenders wearing Samurai Blue jerseys was led out like sheep to the slaughter on Monday, in Japan's opening Copa America match against Chile. Perhaps result was no surprise, but that did not make it any easier to watch.
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Countdown to Copa
In its final tuneup before this summer's trip to South America, the Samurai Blue provided fans with reason for genuine optimism. As "experimental" as the squad may be, this unit looks like in could make a real impact . . . . in time.
Kyoto Sanga the team to Watch in J2 This Season?
After an extended run in the second tier, Kyoto Sanga are aiming to climb back into the top-flight this season, laying out some cash, signing some experienced players while keeping hold of some of their more talented youngsters, to bolster the team. Leading the way is Gert Engels, the man who led them their greatest past success -- an Emperor's Cup title in 2002.
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Asian Cup: Poetic Justice
There are times when the world seems to be more equitable than those who inhabit it -- times when a confluence of events make a statement that is more eloquent than anything a mere mortal could say. Last night was one of those times.
