Archive for the 'Japan' Category

August 4th, 2011

Former Japanese International Naoki Matsuda Passes Away At The Age Of 34 – R.I.P.

Naoki Matsuda - 14 March 1977 – 4 August 2011 via CNN Naoki Matsuda, a former Japan defender who played for his country when they co-hosted the 2002 World Cup, has died after suffering a suspected heart attack during a training session on Tuesday. The 34-year-old's death was confirmed by his club, third-tier side Matsumoto Yamaga, on ...
July 19th, 2011

Video: Japan’s Women’s World Cup winning soccer team is welcomed back home

Japan's women's soccer team returns home after winning the World Cup. Video after the jump.... (more...)
July 18th, 2011

United States Women’s National Team vs Japan – Christine Rampone Reaction

U.S. WNT captain Christie Rampone reacts to the USA's loss to Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
July 18th, 2011

Japan Shocks The World, Wins World Cup

Japan's dream run finished with World Cup glory in penalty kicks over the United States.
July 17th, 2011

Japan vs United States Penalty Kicks – 2011 Women’s World Cup Final

The United States missing their first three penalties as Japan are named winners of the 2011 Women's World Cup.
July 17th, 2011

Saki Kumagai’s Winning Penalty Kick Against The United States – 2011 Women’s World Cup

After the United States missed their first three penalties in a row, defender Saki Kumagai stepped up to give Japan the 2011 Women's World Cup trophy.
July 17th, 2011

Japan vs United States Highlights – 2011 Women’s World Cup Final

Japan wins the 2011 Women's World Cup with the 2 - 2 ( 3 - 1 pk's ) win against the United States in Frankfurt.
July 17th, 2011

Homare Sawa’s Goal Against The United States – 2011 Women’s World Cup Final

Homare Sawa pulling Japan level in the 116th minute.