Nishizawa scrambles winner, edges Japan past Slovakia 1-0

TOKYO, Japan - Akinori Nishizawa (9) scrambles in a winner late in the first half as Japan beat Slovakia 1-0 in a friendly international at National Stadium in Tokyo on April 29. The Cerezo Osaka striker crossed to teammate Hiroaki Morishima (8) in front of goal and the ball edged over the line under a pile of players with confusion over who got the final touch. The scoreboard initially showed an own goal but the strike was credited to Nishizawa after half time.

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