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SOCCER / World cup

Jun 16, 2002

Inamoto focuses on the job at hand

MORIMACHI, Shizuoka Pref. -- While the whole nation seems to have reached boiling point with Japan's success in advancing to the second round of the World Cup, Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto has remained calm and focused.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 15, 2002

Japan reaches World Cup milestone

OSAKA -- On-fire Japan reached another World Cup milestone Friday, advancing to the World Cup second round for the first time ever, after topping Group H with a 2-0 win over Tunisia at Osaka's Nagai Stadium.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 14, 2002

Troussier looking ahead to 'historic' Tunisia game

OSAKA -- "It will be a historic day for Japanese soccer," Japan coach Philippe Troussier said Thursday ahead of his team's third and final game in Group H against Tunisia, on Friday at Osaka Nagai Stadium.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 14, 2002

Japan holding the aces

OSAKA -- After drawing with Belgium and winning its first-ever World Cup point and then gaining its first-ever World Cup victory with a win over Russia, Japan is hoping for another win and qualification into the Round of 16 when it meets Tunisia at Osaka's Nagai Stadium on Friday.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 12, 2002

Germans advance after nasty battle with Cameroon

AINO, Shizuoka Pref. -- Three-time World Cup champion Germany, despite being down to 10 men, beat Cameroon, which also was reduced to 10 players later in the game, 2-0 Tuesday night at Shizukoa Ecopa Stadium to advance to the next round of the World Cup finals.

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SOCCER / World cup

Jun 12, 2002

Japan's Ono all set for Tunisia match

KAKEGAWA, Shizuoka Pref. -- "If we can stay focused, I think we can win the next match as well," Japan and Feyenoord midfielder Shinji Ono said Tuesday of his team's upcoming game against Tunisia, set for Friday at Osaka's Nagai Stadium.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 11, 2002

Belgian hopes grow dim

OITA -- Belgium's hopes of advancing to the next round of World Cup play have dimmed after being held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia in Group H action Monday evening at Big Eye Oita Stadium.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 10, 2002

Japan scores historic win over Russia

YOKOHAMA -- After collecting its first-ever World Cup finals point five days ago, Japan reached another milestone on Sunday night when the Boys in Blue beat Russia 1-0 at International Stadium Yokohama.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 9, 2002

Japan controls its destiny

YOKOHAMA -- Japan will stick to its own brand of soccer in seeking a win against Russia in Sunday's crucial Group H game in Yokohama, Japan coach Philippe Troussier said Saturday.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 8, 2002

Swedes bring down Super Eagles

KOBE -- Sweden moved one step closer to the next round after rallying to a 2-1 win over Nigeria in their Group F clash on Friday afternoon at Kobe Wing Stadium.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 8, 2002

Japan's fate in World Cup on line

KOBE -- After earning its first ever point in the World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Belgium on Tuesday, Japan faces a significant challenge when it meets Russia on Sunday night at International Stadium Yokohama.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 6, 2002

Russia beats Tunisia 2-0 to move top of Group H

KOBE -- Egor Titov and Valery Karpin struck in the second half to send Russia to the top of Group H with a 2-0 win over Tunisia on Wednesday afternoon at Kobe Wing Stadium.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 5, 2002

Japan draws with Belgium in seesaw thriller

SAITAMA -- Tuesday was a historic day for Japanese soccer as the boys in blue earned the first-ever World Cup point for the cohosting nation after fighting to a 2-2 draw with Belgium.

SOCCER / J. League / ON THE BALL

Jun 4, 2002

Japanese refs owe debt to predecessor

Toru Kamikawa made his World Cup debut on Saturday when he officiated the Ireland-Cameroon game in Niigata in Japan's opening game. It was a nice appointment by FIFA. He became the fourth Japanese referee to serve in the quadrennial tournament.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 4, 2002

Troussier confident on eve of first game

SAITAMA -- Japan coach Philippe Troussier confidently expressed his team's readiness for today's World Cup match against Belgium, the team's first game in Group H, to be played at Saitama Stadium 2002.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 3, 2002

Argentina downs Nigeria 1-0

KASHIMA, Ibaraki Pref. -- A second-half goal from striker Gabriel Batistuta helped Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 and earn three precious points in Group F, known as the "Group of Death," on Sunday at Kashima Soccer Stadium.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 2, 2002

Irish fight back to draw with Cameroon

NIIGATA -- Overcoming a 1-0 deficit at halftime and the absence of star playmaker Roy Keane, Ireland produced a great comeback in the second half to battle to a 1-1 draw against Cameroon on Saturday afternoon in their Group E game at Big Swan Niigata Stadium in the opening game of the World Cup on cohost Japan's home soil.

SOCCER / World cup

Jun 1, 2002

Inamoto ready to show off

MORIMACHI, Shizuoka Pref. -- Ten months after joining Arsenal, Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto is ready for the World Cup and he plans to show off all that he's learned playing in England.

SOCCER / World cup

May 26, 2002

Troussier satisfied with team

Having worked with Japan's World Cup squad since Tuesday, Japan coach Philippe Troussier expressed satisfaction with his players' attitude and their work ethic at the team's final preparation camp.

SOCCER / World cup

May 25, 2002

Guidelines for changes on tickets given

The Japanese World Cup Organizing Committee on Friday announced the details for changing the name of World Cup ticket holders following an agreement reached with FIFA to broaden the reasons for the change in Thursday's FIFA ticketing sub-committee meeting.

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