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Party time for penalty kings Paraguay

PARAGUAY coach Gerardo Martino revealed his side were in party mood following their historic victory over Japan last night, although he admitted the full impact of their success has not yet sunk in.

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Japan’s free spirits dump Danes out

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Future’s orange says, flying Dutchman Sneijder

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Sneijder goal wins it for Holland

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Honda sets Japan motoring as Le Guen frustrated by display

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Japan agree Mozambique friendly
Wales’ massive win sends Japan home empty handed
Wales 98 Japan 0

Sat, 27 Nov, 2004

Six found dead in Japan as internet group suicide pacts escalate

SIX people were found dead in two cars over the weekend in Japan’s latest group suicides.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2004

Six more die in Japanese group suicides

Six people were found dead in two cars over the weekend in Japan’s latest group suicides.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2004

Lyle hopes USA win will garner support at home

Japan 26 USA 39

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003

Fiji sweep Cherry Blossoms aside

Fiji 41 Japan 13

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003

Full-strength France take on Japan

France coach Bernard Laporte named a virtually full-strength side for ‘Les Bleus’ World Cup Pool B clash with Japan at Townsville.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003

Scotland v Japan teams

Scotland v Japan

Sun, 12 Oct, 2003

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