Troussier salutes home backing

Coach Philippe Troussier thanked the Japanese people for inspiring their country to a first-ever World Cup win.

Sun, 09 Jun, 2002 - 16:17

Coach Philippe Troussier thanked the Japanese people for inspiring their country to a first-ever World Cup win.

The co-hosts beat Russia 1-0 thanks to a goal from Arsenal midfielder Junichi Inamoto.

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