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Japan beats Scotland 2-0 in friendly

Sports Oct. 11, 2009 - 04:12AM JST ( 5 )

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nandakandamandaOct. 11, 2009 - 10:45AM JST

I doubt if the addition of individually-talented players would have made much difference to the outcome. Would they have been able to overcome the tightly-knitted J teamwork?
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R_M_sOct. 11, 2009 - 07:16PM JST

I don't doubt it at all. "addition of individually talented players"!! 10 players were missing. Thats the whole team minus the keeper! It would have made a huge difference. Its a shame really, would have been good for Japan to have a more challenging game with Asian Cup coming up soon; would have been a good gauge of where the team is at right now. That said, I liked the way Japan played and look forward to their next game.
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nandakandamandaOct. 11, 2009 - 08:59PM JST

RMs, yes, I suppose you are right. Those who did play were also top notch young talent from good clubs, and the match could well have gone either way.
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BurakuminDesOct. 12, 2009 - 06:39AM JST

At the end of the day - it's only Scotland they beat!