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Iwata oust Urawa, to meet Verdy in Emperor's Cup final

TOKYO, Japan - Second-half substitute Masashi Nakayama (R) celebrates after striking a late winner Dec. 25 as Jubilo Iwata beat Urawa Reds 2-1 in the Emperor's Cup semifinals to set up a meeting with Tokyo Verdy in the New Year's Day final.

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Verdy beats Gamba in Emperor's Cup semifinals

OSAKA, Japan - Tokyo Verdy players (R ) rejoice after beating Gamba Osaka 3-1 in the Emperor's Cup soccer semifinals in Osaka on Dec. 25. Verdy will meet Jubilo Iwata in the New Year's Day final.

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Rugby: Ex-Japan star Ayumu Goromaru to retire

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - File photo taken in September 2015 shows Ayumu Goromaru preparing to kick a penalty in Japan's 34-32 victory over South Africa in a Rugby World Cup pool match in Brighton, England. Goromaru has decided to retire after the Japan Rugby Top League season beginning in January 2021, according to his club Yamaha Jubilo.

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Steelers thrash Jubilo to move 4th in standings

KOBE, Japan - Rakuhei Yamashita of Kobe Kobelco Steelers scores a try during the first half of a rugby match against Yamaha Jubilo in Japan's Top League at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Dec. 21, 2014. Kobe hammered Yamaha 40-10.

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Steelers thrash Jubilo to move 4th in standings

KOBE, Japan - Daisuke Yamamoto of Kobe Kobelco Steelers scores from a penalty kick during the first half of a rugby match against Yamaha Jubilo in Japan's Top League at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Dec. 21, 2014. Kobe hammered Yamaha 40-10.

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Iwata new manager Nanami meets press

NAGOYA, Japan - Hiroshi Nanami meets the press as the new manager of J-League second-division side Jubilo Iwata at Yamaha Stadium in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 26, 2014.

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Japan falls to Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Yamaha Motor Jubilo fullback Ayumu Goromaru of Japan (back R) smiles after scoring a game-tying try two minutes into the second half of a rugby match against Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground in Tokyo on June 10, 2012. Japan lost 24-20.

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J-League top scorers Kennedy, Maeda

TOKYO, Japan - Nagoya Grampus' Josh Kennedy (L) and Jubilo Iwata's Ryoichi Iwata pose during a ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 6, 2010, after becoming the first joint winners of the J-League soccer Golden Boot award since 2006.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda (18) scores the team's fifth goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata coach Masaaki Yanagishita is tossed in the air by his players after winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Iwata beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Minoru Suganuma (C) is congratulated by his teammates Masahiro Koga (R) and Ryoichi Maeda (L) after scoring a goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time in the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Minoru Suganuma (L, 15) scores a goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time in the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Sanfrecce Hiroshima players appear dispirited after being beaten by Jubilo Iwata 5-3 in the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Jubilo Iwata celebrate their winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3 at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda (R, 18) scores a game-tying goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 89th minute of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title of the Japanese professional J-League.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Jubilo Iwata celebrate their winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3 at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda holds up a trophy after winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Jubilo Iwata celebrate their winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3 at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Keisuke Funatani (L) scores the opener against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 36th minute of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Ex-Japan international Nanami has no regrets about his career

IWATA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata and former Japan midfielder Hiroshi Nanami speaks during a news conference in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 14. Nanami said he will retire at the end of the season and added he has no regrets about his 14-year playing career.

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Urawa shoot down Iwata to reach Emperor's Cup semis

SAITAMA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata defender Yusuke Inuzuka (R) stoops low in front of jubilous Urawa Reds players after he missed the 20th kick in the shootout that gave Urawa Reds a 10-9 victory on penalties in the quarterfinals of the Emperor's Cup at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Dec. 23

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

IWATA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata defender Makoto Tanaka speaks during a news conference in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 15 after Japan coach Zico named him in his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany.

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

IWATA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Takashi Fukunishi meets reporters in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 15 after Japan coach Zico named him as one of his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany.

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

IWATA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi meets reporters in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 15 after Japan coach Zico named him as one of his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany.

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Bayern wrap up Japan tour with win over Jubilo

TOKYO, Japan - Bayern Munich's s Lucio (C) competes for the ball with Masashi Nakayama of J-League side Jubilo Iwata during the second half of a friendly July 30 in Tokyo.

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Bayern wrap up Japan tour with win over Jubilo

TOKYO, Japan - Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn reacts to a shot from J-League side Jubilo Iwata during the first half of a friendly July 30 in Tokyo.

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Real Madrid beat Jubilo Iwata in Tokyo match

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid captain Raul opens the scoring during the first half of a game against J-League side Jubilo Iwata in Tokyo on July 27 in the penultimate match of their pre-season tour. Real Madrid beat Japan 3-1.

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Zico calls up Konno, Murai, Tanaka for East Asian c'ship

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Zico speaks at a press conference July 19 about his selection of players for his national squad for the upcoming East Asian championship. Zico has called up FC Tokyo midfielder Yasuyuki Konno, Jubilo Iwata midfielder Shinji Murai and Urawa Reds striker Tatsuya Tanaka for the first time to his team.

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(1)Iwata unveil latest acquisition Kawaguchi

HAMAMATSU, Japan -Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (C) poses with Jubilo Iwata President Takanori Matsuzaki (L) and coach Masakuni Yamamoto at a press conference in Hamamatsu on Dec. 7 after agreeing to a provisional contract with the J-League first-division side.

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(2)Iwata unveil latest acquisition Kawaguchi

HAMAMATSU, Japan -Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi speaks at a press conference in Hamamatsu on Dec. 7 after agreeing to a provisional contract with Jubilo Iwata. ''I want to do my best to help Iwata stay the strong team that they are,'' said Kawaguchi, who was introduced at the presence of Iwata coach Masakuni Yamaguchi.

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(3)Barcelona vs. Jubilo Iwata

FUKUROI, Japan - Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho (L) and Jubilo Iwata striker Rodrigo Gral swap their shoes at the end of their friendly match at Shizuoka Stadium on Aug. 4.

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(1)Barcelona vs. Jubilo Iwata

FUKUROI, Japan - FC Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson scores a header, the second of the game, during the first half of a friendly match against Japan's Jubilo Iwata at Shizuoka Stadium on Aug. 4.

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(2)Barcelona vs. Jubilo Iwata

FUKUROI, Japan - FC Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson (3rd from L) gets congratulations from Ronaldinho (L) and Ludovic Giuly (8) after scoring a header in the first half of their friendly match against Japan's Jubilo Iwata at Shizuoka Stadium on Aug. 4.

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Gral strike gives Iwata Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Brazilian striker Rodrigo Gral celebrates after striking the winner as Jubilo Iwata defeated Cerezo Osaka 1-0 to win the Emperor's Cup at Tokyo's National Stadium on Jan. 1. ''This season we battled hard and today's win makes up for the disappointment of missing out on the league title the way we did,'' said Gral after the match.

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Jubilo Iwata midfielder Fujita leaves for Netherlands

NARITA, Japan - Former Jubilo Iwata midfielder Toshiya Fujita waves as he leaves Narita airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Aug. 5 for the Netherlands, where he will play for FC Utrecht of the Dutch first division.

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(5)Japan beat Myanmar 3-0 in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Maynamar goalie Aung Aung Oo (R) punches a header by Jubilo Iwata forward Ryoichi Maeda (14) during the first half of the first leg of the second round qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics at National Stadium in Tokyo on May 1.

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Kasima Antlers beat Jubilo Iwata

TOKYO, Japan - Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (L) scores a goal for Kashima Antlers in the latter half of the second ''A3'' East Asian Champions Cup match against Jubilo Iwata. Kashima beat Iwata 2-0.

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Seongnam down Iwata 2-0 in 'A3' Champions Cup opener

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean club champions Seongnam Ilhwa celebrate after Shin Tae Yong (2nd from L) scored a goal at the 25th minute of their inaugural ''A3'' Champions Cup match against J-League champions Jubilo Iwata at National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 16. Seongnam beat Jubilo 2-0.

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Japan edge past Switzerland in Qatar tournament

DOHA, Qatar - Japan squad celebrates after scraping past Switzerland 2-1 in an under-23 tournament in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 17. Yasumasa Nishino (C) got on the end of a fine pass from Jubilo Iwata teammate Ryoichi Maeda to put Japan in front midway through the first half with Urawa Reds striker Toru Chishima adding a second shortly after the break, although the Swiss pulled one back from a free kick.

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Takahara arrives back in Japan after Hamburg trial

NARITA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Naohiro Takahara arrives back at Narita airport on Dec. 12 after completing a short trial with German first division side Hamburg SV. The German club have shown interest in tabling an offer.

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Uruguay vs Jubilo Iwata friendly

MATSUMOTO, Japan - Uruguay's goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert blocks a shoot during a friendly match against Jubilo Iwata in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on May 21.

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(6)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Masashi Nakayama (Jubilo Iwata), Takayuki Suzuki (Kashima Antlers), Akinori Nishizawa (Cerezo Osaka) and Atsushi Yanagisawa (Kashima Antlers).

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(4)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Takashi Fukunishi (Jubilo Iwata), Alessandro Santos (Shimizu S-Pulse), Kazuyuki Toda (Shimizu S-Pulse) and Tomokazu Myojin (Kashiwa Reysol).

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(2)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Yutaka Akita (Kashima Antlers), Toshihiro Hattori (Jubilo Iwata), Ryuzo Morioka (Shimizu S-Pulse) and Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (Gamba Osaka).

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(2)Japanese team returns home after 2-0 victory over Poland

NARITA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Naohiro Takahara arrives at Narita airport March 29 after playing in an international friendly match in Lodz on March 27. Takahara, who scored one of the first-half goals along with Parma playmaker Hidetoshi Nakata, said ''Our opponents hit hard and were tall. I think the combination with Nakata was good.''

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Japan forward Takahara arrives back in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara arrives in Narita airport from Argentina on Feb. 8 following Boca Juniors' decision to terminate his one-year loan deal with J-League first-division side Jubilo Iwata. Takahara admitted he was disappointed at being released but said that the experience of playing for the Argentine powerhouse can only benefit his career.

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Japan striker Takahara signs for Boca Juniors

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara (R) shakes hands with Boca Juniors President Mauricio Macri on Aug. 4 and holds up a Boca jersey after signing for the Argentinean first-division club from Jubilo Iwata. Takahara became the fourth Japan international to move to foreign pastures this summer.

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Nakata joins Japan squad

MARBELLA, Spain - AS Roma midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata kicks the ball with Jubilo Iwata veteran striker Masashi Nakayama after joining the Japan national team April 24 for a friendly match against Spain in Cordoba on April 25.

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Nanami named AFC player of the month

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Jubilo Iwata midfielder Hiroshi Nanami, who has been named by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as the player of the month. AFC has also named Japan as its team of the month for October after last month's Asian Cup triumph in Lebanon.

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Kashima defeats Iwata for J-League crown

The Kashima Antlers score twice in the first half to defeat defending champion Jubilo Iwata 2-1 on Nov. 28 and claim the J-League crown. ''I'm happy that we were able to give the fans such a wonderful game. We played well in the first half to take the lead and then controlled the match in the second half,'' Kashima manager Ze Mario said after the match at Kashima stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture.