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EIJI KAWASHIMA

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 25, 2022
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu in high spirits despite injury concerns
Veteran backup goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima praised his manager's game plan, saying there was never a sense of panic in the squad.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
Veteran Samurai Blue keeper Eiji Kawashima not ready for back seat
The Strasbourg stopper bristled at the notion that he might be in Qatar primarily to provide a veteran presence in the dressing room when the subject was raised at Japan's camp on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 25, 2021
Maya Yoshida opens account for Sampdoria during win over Parma
Japan captain Maya Yoshida netted his first goal in the Italian top flight Sunday to help Sampdoria defeat relegation-threatened Parma 2-0.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jul 10, 2019
Belgium-bound Samurai Blue goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt prepares to dive into deep end
When goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt lines up between the posts on Saturday night, he will be wearing Vegalta Sendai's crest for the last time.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2019
Samurai Blue boss Hajime Moriyasu selects squad of Olympic hopefuls for Copa America
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu on Friday named a young and inexperienced squad for the upcoming Copa America in Brazil, giving a preview of his potential lineup for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 30, 2018
Eiji Kawashima finalizes one-year deal with Strasbourg
Veteran goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima signed a one-year deal with Strasbourg, the French first-division club said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jul 3, 2018
Despite disappointing departure, Samurai Blue exceeded expectations at World Cup
Japan's exit from the World Cup on Monday was soccer at its cruelest, but once the dust has settled the team will be able to look back on its campaign with pride and satisfaction.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 25, 2018
Kawashima's error raises questions for Samurai Blue
Japan manager Akira Nishino said he will analyze goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima's situation after the FC Metz custodian made an error that led to Senegal's first goal in the teams' 2-2 Group H draw on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 25, 2018
Japan's conviction growing stronger with each step at World Cup
A World Cup campaign that threatened to be an ordeal for Japan is turning into one of steadily growing conviction. If the Samurai Blue can produce another performance like Sunday's 2-2 draw with Senegal, a place in the knockout round will be theirs for the taking.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 21, 2018
Japan resets after avenging '14 loss
For veterans of Japan's 2014 World Cup campaign, avenging a painful loss at that tournament to Colombia was cause for only momentary celebration, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2018
Veteran goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima says Japan still haunted by 2014 loss to Colombia
As Japan and Colombia prepare to go into battle at the World Cup again, the Samurai Blue remain haunted by memories of their clash with the South Americans at the previous tournament, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2018
Ghana outclasses Japan as Akira Nishino endures disappointing first match in charge
New national team manager Akira Nishino was handed a stark reminder of the task he faces at next month's World Cup after Japan lost 2-0 to Ghana on Wednesday in its final warmup match on home soil.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 9, 2017
PSG overwhelms Kawashima, Metz
Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima had a busy day picking the ball out of the net Friday as 10-man club Metz fell 5-1 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 29, 2017
Goalkeeper Kawashima comes in from the cold to boost Japan's World Cup bid
Goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima believes he has repaid his manager's faith after returning from the international wilderness to steer Japan closer to a sixth straight World Cup appearance with two clean sheets in two qualifying wins.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 28, 2017
Kubo plays instrumental role in Japan's rout of Thailand
Man-of the-moment Yuya Kubo scored a goal and set up two more as Japan took a step closer to a sixth straight World Cup appearance with a 4-0 drubbing of Thailand on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 23, 2016
Halilhodzic won't use goalkeeper Kawashima during upcoming qualifiers
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic says goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima will not play in the World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan and Syria. He probably will not even be on the bench.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 17, 2016
Japan squad named for World Cup qualifiers
ADO Den Haag striker Mike Havenaar returned to the national team fold and two-time World Cup goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima won a recall as Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Thursday named his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at home to Afghanistan and Syria.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 7, 2016
Kawashima confident Dundee United can avoid relegation
Two-time World Cup goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Thursday he was delighted to have finally joined Dundee United and is convinced the Scottish Premier League club will beat the drop, despite tasting defeat in his debut against local rival Dundee on Saturday.
SOCCER
Dec 4, 2015
Kawashima expresses relief to get fresh start with Dundee United
Two-time World Cup goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima has spoken of his relief at being on the verge of joining Dundee United following a breakthrough in securing his work permit.
SOCCER
Nov 3, 2015
Kashima approves move to Scottish club Dundee pending work permit: BBC
Two-time Japan World Cup goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima has agreed to join Scottish Premier League provided he is granted a work permit, the BBC reported Tuesday.

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