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[elnino99]

Disappointed with Japan , but the result was expected. Brazil did the same to France last week.

We'll know more of Japan's quality when they face Mexico.

[Shahin K]

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Japan was ugly. Eventhough Brazil scored 3, they also played poorly.

[K. Nader]

Don't forget, Japan was in Doha playing Iraq only four days ago.

[persepolisfan]

The starters of today didn't really play vs Iraq

[Nokhodi]

Really crappy atmosphere. 3-0 was not reflective of the game at all. 0-0 or 1-0 for Brazil would have been fair.

[K. Nader]

The starters of today didn't really play vs Iraq

You guys need to stop making definitive statements without actually doing the analytical research.

Seven of Japan's starters today were also fixed players against Iraq. They are the following:

1. Kawashima
2. Nagatomo
3. Endo
4. Kiyotake
5. Okazaki
6. Kagawa
7. Konno

Source #1: http://www.fifa.com/confederationscu...erationscup_en
Source #2: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/prelimi...852/index.html

[EZLN]

You guys need to stop making definitive statements without actually doing the analytical research.

Seven of Japan's starters today were also fixed players against Iraq. They are the following:

1. Kawashima
2. Nagatomo
3. Endo
4. Kiyotake
5. Okazaki
6. Kagawa
7. Konno

Source #1: http://www.fifa.com/confederationscu...erationscup_en
Source #2: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/prelimi...852/index.html

RESEARCH? FACTS?

no man, its all about feelings, rumours, opinions and repeating things to reinforce your point. research and talking with evidence is so not cool

[Kaiser Amir]

Japan arrived only two days prior to this match in Brazil and they were clearly exhausted.

[Shahin K]

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Why did japan play with so many starters in a meaningless game vs iraq while they have a conf. Game vs. Brasil 4 days later.. Jet lag, fatigue...

[Abbas85]

You could obviously tell that Japan's side was tired and really fatigued quick. They just couldn't tie it together in the middle and final thirds. If I was an ultra nippon i really wouldn't worry however. Japan will still do work during the world cup.

[Shahin K]

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Japan arrived only two days prior to this match in Brazil and they were clearly exhausted.

Well then they were absolutely idiots for playing with their A team. Like i said above.

[elnino99]

Well then they were absolutely idiots for playing with their A team. Like i said above.

No they are not. They have an obligation to Australia, Oman, and Jordan to give their best in all games, even if qualified. If It was our group, we'd have wanted them to go and beat Iraq as it's an important game.

Had Japan played a B team in Doha, and lost to Iraq....then the complexions of that group would have been VERY different.

well done to Japan for being professional. Confed. is a glorified friendly tournament....WCQ more important.

[Keano]

Why did japan play with so many starters in a meaningless game vs iraq while they have a conf. Game vs. Brasil 4 days later.. Jet lag, fatigue...

Fairplay, the result of this match would have had direct effect on other teams of the group, how tolerant all of us would be should Qatar send their B team to face Uzbekistan on Tuesday? it would definitely be very unfair to both us and Korea. Japan has always been a super class-act team for I always admire them!

On a side note, both S. Korea and Japan in the past few years have noticeably dropped some of their past quality, for Korea it's somewhat understandable as they lost some of they key players due to retiring from NT, however Japan's drop is unjustifiable, the luckily drew Australia in the added time by a Penalty shot, and last week they barely managed to defeat a weakened Iraqi side, not to mention their disappointing club display of this year's ACL.

n the other hand TM has impressively picked up its game and quickly regaining its past power, thus hopefully earning its Asian powerhouse respect!

[TM4LIFE]

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n the other hand TM has impressively picked up its game and quickly regaining its past power, thus hopefully earning its Asian powerhouse respect!

We have yet to confirm this, as we will know after Tuesdays match. However I agree that we are on the rise again slowly but surely

[Shahin K]

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No they are not. They have an obligation to Australia, Oman, and Jordan to give their best in all games, even if qualified. If It was our group, we'd have wanted them to go and beat Iraq as it's an important game.

Had Japan played a B team in Doha, and lost to Iraq....then the complexions of that group would have been VERY different.

well done to Japan for being professional. Confed. is a glorified friendly tournament....WCQ more important.

Yeah, I thought Iraq was already out for the first 3 places. My mistake