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SOCCER / World cup

Mar 28, 2003

Zico optimistic

Having spent more time than ever with his players since being appointed Japan coach, Zico is hoping to see not only a win but also improvement when his side meets Uruguay on Friday night at Tokyo's National Stadium.

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 24, 2003

Gamba leaves it late at Kyoto

KYOTO -- Gamba substitute forward Kota Yoshihara headed in the winning goal in the 89th minute, helping Osaka rally past Kyoto Purple Sanga 2-1 on Sunday at Nishikyogoku Stadium.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 23, 2003

Verdy loses game of cards

ICHIHARA, Chiba Pref. -- Choi Yong Soo headed home the winner in the 88th minute to give JEF United Ichihara a 2-1 comeback win over nine-man Tokyo Verdy at Ichihara Seaside Stadium on Saturday.

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 22, 2003

Marinos slam Jubilo in J. League opener

AINO, Shizuoka Pref. -- The Yokohama F. Marinos launched their J. League Division One title campaign in a convincing manner, beating defending champion Jubilo Iwata 4-2 on Friday at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 21, 2003

JFA may nix U.S. tour

Japan Football Association president Saburo Kawabuchi disclosed Thursday that the soccer's national governing body is considering canceling the national team's upcoming tour to the United States (March 23-31), following the launch of the U.S. military attack on Iraq on Thursday.

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 18, 2003

Zico picks full strength squad for U.S. tour

Kyoto Purple Sanga striker Teruaki Kurobe won his first ever call-up to the national squad, while Shimizu S-Pulse defender Ryuzo Morioka and Portsmouth goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi were recalled for the first time since last year's World Cup as Japan coach Zico named his squad for the two-match U.S. tour on Monday in Tokyo.

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 15, 2003

J2 teams get ready for action

Seeking two tickets to join the nation's top flight in a year's time, a total of 12 teams across the nation will launch their Division Two campaigns Saturday.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 9, 2003

Yokohama starts Nabisco Cup campaign with win

YOKOHAMA -- Yokohama's new signing, Yukihiko Sato, got one back on his old club on Saturday by setting up the winner for Marquinhos as the F. Marinos beat FC Tokyo 1-0 in Group B action on the opening day of the Nabisco Cup.

SOCCER / J. League

Mar 2, 2003

Jubilo's Gral delivers Super Cup

Jubilo's Brazilian forward Gral struck twice to highlight J. League champion Iwata's 3-0 victory over Emperor's Cup winner Kyoto Purple Sanga in the Xerox Super Cup on Saturday at Tokyo's National Stadium.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Feb 23, 2003

Kashima Antlers hold out to take tri-nations Champions Cup

The Kashima Antlers battled to a scoreless draw with South Korean K. League champion Seongnam Ilhwa and thereby clinched the inaugural A3 Mazda Champions Cup on Saturday afternoon at Tokyo's National Stadium.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Feb 21, 2003

Antlers claim bittersweet victory

The Kashima Antlers scored a bittersweet victory Wednesday night in the A3 Mazda Champions Cup.

SOCCER / J. League

Feb 20, 2003

Hao lifts Dalian at Mazda Cup

China striker Hao Haidong scored a hat trick to highlight Dalian Shide's 3-2 win over Seongnam Ilhwa, helping the Chinese League champion collect its first win in the four-team A3 Mazda Champions Cup on Wednesday at Tokyo's National Stadium.

SOCCER / J. League

Feb 18, 2003

Japan to face Portugal

Japan to face Portugal Japan will likely play EURO 2004 host Portugal at home in June and away in October as a part of its build-up program under national team coach Zico, the Japan Football Association announced Monday in Tokyo.

SOCCER / J. League

Feb 17, 2003

Ilhwa holds off Jubilo

South Korea K. League champion Seongnam Ilhwa got off to a good start in the inaugural A3 Mazda Champions Cup by defeating J. League champion Jubilo Iwata 2-0 on Sunday at Tokyo's National Stadium.

SOCCER / J. League

Feb 16, 2003

Pride on the line in Asian Champions Cup

This is not just about club soccer. Managers of all four teams playing in the A3 Mazda Champions Cup stressed Friday that they will fight in the inaugural East Asian tournament with the pride while representing their countries.

SOCCER / J. League

Feb 15, 2003

Four teams to battle for Mazda Cup

Who will become the first champion as the No. 1 club in the East Asia?

SOCCER / J. League

Jan 20, 2003

New Shonan manager outlines plans

HIRATSUKA, Kanagawa Pref. -- Following a four-year spell as assistant coach to the Japan national team, new Shonan Bellmare manager Samir plans to introduce a playing system that mirrors that used by the national team in his quest to win promotion to Division One.

Japan Times

SOCCER / World cup

Jan 19, 2003

Perseverance, positive outlook carrying Inamoto

Scoring an important goal obviously affects the outcome of a game. But it also sometimes changes the scorer's career -- as in the case with Japan and Fulham midfielder Junichi Inamoto.

SOCCER / J. League

Jan 8, 2003

'Mr. Reds' explains the reasons behind retirement

"I just thought it would be difficult for me to play in another uniform except the Reds' uniform," Urawa Reds and former Japan striker Masahiro Fukuda emotionally said of the reasons for his retirement on Tuesday at a Saitama hotel.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Jan 3, 2003

Kyoto upsets Kashima in Emperor's Cup final

Kyoto Purple Sanga captured the Emperor's Cup for the first time after beating the Kashima Antlers 2-1 with a second-half rally on Wednesday at National Stadium in Tokyo.

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For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on

By Lance Henderstein

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