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Kawabuchi: We can beat Brazil
Japan's football chief Saburo Kawabuchi feels Brazil are beatable, after being drawn against the world champions.
Asia's highest ranked nation will play against Brazil, Croatia and Australia in Germany.
Kawabuchi feels Japan's chances of progressing are dependant on how they do against Croatia and Australia - but insists Brazil can be beaten.
"It will be good if we can play Brazil after collecting two wins, I don't think Brazil is a side we can't beat," Kawabuchi said.
"There isn't a big gap between us and Brazil as there was at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
"I hope that we can get through the group stage and that Zico can bring our national team to a higher position with his charisma."
Brazilian legend Zico is in charge of Japan and is optimistic that his charges can do well against his homeland.
"It may be better to meet Brazil in the group stage rather than later in the tournament," Zico said.
"I hope our players will put on a wonderful performance as they did in the Confederations Cup.
"But I would like to focus on Australia first. Playing well in that match will help us get going in the tournament."
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Kawabuchi: We can beat Brazil
Japan's football chief Saburo Kawabuchi feels Brazil are beatable, after being drawn against the world champions.
Asia's highest ranked nation will play against Brazil, Croatia and Australia in Germany.
Kawabuchi feels Japan's chances of progressing are dependant on how they do against Croatia and Australia - but insists Brazil can be beaten.
"It will be good if we can play Brazil after collecting two wins, I don't think Brazil is a side we can't beat," Kawabuchi said.
"There isn't a big gap between us and Brazil as there was at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
"I hope that we can get through the group stage and that Zico can bring our national team to a higher position with his charisma."
Brazilian legend Zico is in charge of Japan and is optimistic that his charges can do well against his homeland.
"It may be better to meet Brazil in the group stage rather than later in the tournament," Zico said.
"I hope our players will put on a wonderful performance as they did in the Confederations Cup.
"But I would like to focus on Australia first. Playing well in that match will help us get going in the tournament."
http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?h...l&channel=asia
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