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Japan advance in World Cup qualifying with forfeit win over N.Korea

FIFA declared Japan the 3-0 winner of the second-round Group B match that had been scheduled to be played in Pyongyang on Tuesday.

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Japan begin Asian Cup with Vietnam win

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Why do the world's best footballers take such poor penalties?

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Shocks aplenty but Asia again unrepresented at business end

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Analysis: Agony in Qatar again as Samurai Blue fail to find World Cup nerve

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Livakovic the hero for Croatia as his heroics in penalty shootout send Japan home

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Nagatomo wants Japan to play like 'samurais' in last-16 clash against Croatia

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Courage! Japan invoke Samurai spirit for Croatia clash

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Japan and South Korea's knockout qualification underlines Asia's rising power in football

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FIFA finally explains Japan's goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup

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Tragedy of Doha - Japan coach reveals match against Spain triggered memories

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Analysis: Careless Spain get reality check from Japan

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Moriyasu praises Japan's coolness under fire in second big upset