(7)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(7)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia defender Jose Mera (L) and Japan striker Naohiro Takahara struggle for the ball in their Group A match at the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

(6)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(6)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Japan coach Zico (R) consoles captain Hidetsohi Nakata after Japan were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in their final Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

(8)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(8)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia midfielder Jorge Lopez (L) battles for the ball with Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata in their Group A match at the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

(3)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(3)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia midfielder Giovanni Hernandez (R) shoots a goal in the 68th minute in a Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament against Japan at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22.

(2)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(2)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Japan striker Yoshito Okubo (L) battles for the ball with Colombian defender Gonzalo Martinez in their final Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. Colombia won 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

(6)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(6)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Japan coach Zico (R) consoles captain Hidetsohi Nakata after Japan were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in their final Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. (Kyodo)

(8)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(8)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia midfielder Jorge Lopez (L) battles for the ball with Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata in their Group A match at the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. (Kyodo)

(7)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(7)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia defender Jose Mera (L) and Japan striker Naohiro Takahara struggle for the ball in their Group A match at the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. (Kyodo)

(3)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(3)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Colombia midfielder Giovanni Hernandez (R) shoots a goal in the 68th minute in a Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament against Japan at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. (Kyodo)

(2)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

(2)Japan crash out of Confeds after 1-0 reverse to Colombia

SAINT EIENNE, France - Japan striker Yoshito Okubo (L) battles for the ball with Colombian defender Gonzalo Martinez in their final Group A match of the Confederations Cup tournament at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne on June 22. Colombia won 1-0 to advance to the semifinals. (Kyodo)