Japan won their first match of Asian Cup 2004 in Chongqing, China.
The game was controled by Oman and Japan won the slim victory by Nakamura's
technique.
Japan players: Kawaguchi; M Tanaka, Miyamoto, Nakazawa;
Alex, Endo, Fukunishi, Kaji, Nakamura;
Suzuki (Nishi), and Tamada (Motoyama)
1-0 for Oman (in Feb) and 2-1 for Singapore (in Jun) of WC
qualifiers. 1-0 for Czech (in Apr) and 1-1 for England (in Jun).
Which reflects the right positon of Japan? Many supporters have
already given Zico up and this international team as well.
No matter how one loves Zico, he knows proper management is
required fot this team.
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Stadiums are located in Japan unless otherwise noted.
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"ET" denotes matches are played in additional extra time.
"v" denotes extra time matches ended with v-goal (golden goal).
"PK" denotes the winner is decided with penalty shootout.
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Japan won their first match of Asian Cup 2004 in Chongqing, China.
The game was controled by Oman and Japan won the slim victory by Nakamura's
technique.
Japan players: Kawaguchi; M Tanaka, Miyamoto, Nakazawa;
Alex, Endo, Fukunishi, Kaji, Nakamura;
Suzuki (Nishi), and Tamada (Motoyama)