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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R) rejoices, with Megumi Kamionobe nearby, after scoring her team's first goal in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R), who scored her team's first goal in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics, shakes hands with a Thai player after the game. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R) scores in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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Honda nets free kick in CSKA victory

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) and his teammates celebrate after Honda scored CSKA Moscow's second goal in a 3-0 victory over Tom Tomsk in the Russian Premier League in Moscow on Aug. 20, 2011. Honda buried a trademark free kick from just outside the penalty area two minutes after he substituted for Pavel Mamaev in the 61st minute.

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France beat Togo 2-0

COLOGNE, Germany - France striker Thierry Henry kicks the ball to score his team's second goal in front of Togo goalkeeper Kossi Agassa at the 61st minute of their World Cup first-round Group G match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne on June 23. France beat Togo 2-0 to qualify for the second round.

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France beat Togo 2-0

COLOGNE, Germany - France striker Thierry Henry scores his team's second goal at the 61st minute of the World Cup first-round Group G match against Togo at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne on June 23. France beat Togo 2-0 to qualify for the second round.

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Klose puts Germany 3-1 up against Costa Rica

MUNICH, Germany - Miroslav Klose puts Germany 3-1 up against Costa Rica in the 61st minute of their World Cup first-round Group A match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Munich on June 9.

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Klose scores the third goal againt Costa Rica

MUNICH, Germany - Miroslav Klose scores the third goal against Costa Rica in the 61st minute of their World Cup first-round Group A match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Munich on June 9.

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(5)Saudi Arabia vs Ireland

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Defender Gary Breen scores the second goal for Ireland in the 61st minute in a World Cup group E match against Saudi Arabia at the International Stadium Yokohama on June 11. Ireland won 3-0 and advanced to the knockout phase. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Saudi Arabia vs Ireland

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Defender Gary Breen jubilant after scoring the second goal for Ireland in the 61st minute in a World Cup group E match against Saudi Arabia at the International Stadium Yokohama on June 11. Ireland won the game 3-0 and advanced to the knockout phase. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Striker Ronald Gomez (11) scores to put Cost Rica 1-0 up against China in the 61st minute of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Costa Rica vs China

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica striker Ronald Gomez (R) celebrates after scoring in the 61st minute in a Group C match against China at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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Japan edge China 3-2 in Asian Cup semifinal

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin drills a shot into the bottom corner in the 61st minute, leading Japan to a 3-2 win over China in the Asian Cup semifinal at Beirut Sports City Stadium on Oct. 26.

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(5)Saudi Arabia vs Ireland

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Defender Gary Breen scores the second goal for Ireland in the 61st minute in a World Cup group E match against Saudi Arabia at the International Stadium Yokohama on June 11. Ireland won 3-0 and advanced to the knockout phase. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Saudi Arabia vs Ireland

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Defender Gary Breen jubilant after scoring the second goal for Ireland in the 61st minute in a World Cup group E match against Saudi Arabia at the International Stadium Yokohama on June 11. Ireland won the game 3-0 and advanced to the knockout phase. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Saudi Arabia vs Ireland

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Defender Gary Breen scores the second goal for Ireland in the 61st minute in a World Cup group E match against Saudi Arabia at the International Stadium Yokohama on June 11. Ireland won 3-0 and advanced to the knockout phase. (World Cup 2002)

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France beat Togo 2-0

COLOGNE, Germany - France striker Thierry Henry kicks the ball to score his team's second goal in front of Togo goalkeeper Kossi Agassa at the 61st minute of their World Cup first-round Group G match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne on June 23. France beat Togo 2-0 to qualify for the second round. (Kyodo)

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France beat Togo 2-0

COLOGNE, Germany - France striker Thierry Henry scores his team's second goal at the 61st minute of the World Cup first-round Group G match against Togo at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne on June 23. France beat Togo 2-0 to qualify for the second round. (Kyodo)

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(7)Costa Rica vs China

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica striker Ronald Gomez (R) celebrates after scoring in the 61st minute in a Group C match against China at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Striker Ronald Gomez (11) scores to put Cost Rica 1-0 up against China in the 61st minute of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R) rejoices, with Megumi Kamionobe nearby, after scoring her team's first goal in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R), who scored her team's first goal in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics, shakes hands with a Thai player after the game. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R) scores in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Honda nets free kick in CSKA victory

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) and his teammates celebrate after Honda scored CSKA Moscow's second goal in a 3-0 victory over Tom Tomsk in the Russian Premier League in Moscow on Aug. 20, 2011. Honda buried a trademark free kick from just outside the penalty area two minutes after he substituted for Pavel Mamaev in the 61st minute. (Kyodo)

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Aerosol examination in Antarctica

Sakiko Ishino, a 28-year-old member of Japan's 61st Antarctic expedition team, examines minute aerosol particles in the continent's atmosphere at Japan's Syowa Station research facility at the South Pole on Jan. 21, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan edge China 3-2 in Asian Cup semifinal

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin drills a shot into the bottom corner in the 61st minute, leading Japan to a 3-2 win over China in the Asian Cup semifinal at Beirut Sports City Stadium on Oct. 26.