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Hiroshima beat Gamba, to meet Kashima in Emperor's Cup final

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan striker Hisato Sato falls on his knees in joy after giving Hiroshima Sanfrecce the lead after just 60 seconds in the Emperor's Cup semifinal against Osaka Gamba at Ecopa Stadium in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Dec. 29. Hiroshima won 3-1 to meet Kashima Antlers in the New Year's Day final.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Striker Naohiro Takahara (R) in congratulated by his teammates after scoring Japan's second goal in 37th minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan defense Yuji Nakazawa (2nd from R) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring in the 23rd minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Striker Naohiro Takahara (L) scores Japan's second goal in 37th minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan defense Yuji Nakazawa (R) scores with a header in the 23rd minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Japan's Olympic hopefuls hold Russia in friendly

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan forward Daiki Takamatsu (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the goal in the 33rd minute of a friendly against Russia at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 11. Japan's Under 23s drew the Russian national team 1-1.

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(1)National sports meet opens in Shizuoka

FUKUROI, Japan - Emperor Akihito delievers a speech at the opening of the 58th national sports meet in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 25. At right is Empress Michiko.

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(2)National sports meet opens in Shizuoka

FUKUROI, Japan - Some 20,000 athletes and officials from 47 prefectures take part in the opening ceremony of the 58th national sports meet in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 25.

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(7)Supporters in Oizumi

OIZUMI, Japan - Brazil supporters in Oizumi, Gumma Prefecture, celebrate their team's 2-1 victory over England in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Japanese-Brazilians account for 10% of the town's population. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - England supporters put up a ''Thank you Japan'' banner after their team lost 2-1 to Brazil in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Ronaldo (9) shakes hands with England captain David Beckham at the end of their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England captain David Beckham (C) and teammates applaud their supporters before leaving the field at the end of their quarterfinal match against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil midfielder Roberto Carlos (R) consoles England captain David Beckham at the end of their quarterfinal match against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Rivaldo waves his shirt in celebration after scoring the equalizer in the 45th minute of the quarterfinal against England at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Ronaldinho celebrates after putting Brazil 2-1 ahead with a floated free kick from the righthand touchline in the 50th minute of the quarterfinal against England at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Rivaldo (L) slots home the equalizer in the 45th minute as England defender Sol Cambell tries to block the shot in their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England skipper David Beckham (C) hugs Michael Owen who scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute of their quarterfinal against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Rivaldo (C) celebrates after scoring the equalizer in the 45th minute of the quarterfinal against England at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England forward Michael Owen is about to score the opening goal in the 23rd minute of the quarterfinal against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England defender Rio Ferdinand (L) gets in a header watched by Brazil forward Ronaldo during the first half of their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil midfielder Roberto Carlos (R) attempts to tackle England's David Beckham during the first half of their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Supporter in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - A Brazil supporter cheers on her team at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21 before the start of the quarterfinal against England. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Supporter in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - An England supporter poses at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21 before the start of the quarterfinal against Brazil. (World Cup 2002)

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Yanagisawa scores goal against Australia

FUKUROI, Japan - Striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (2nd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the first goal for Japan in the 19th minute in the Asia-Oceania Challenge Cup in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 15. Japan beat Australia 3-0 to win the inaugural competition between Asia and Oceania champions.