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Uruguay beat Japan 3-1 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) and Uruguay defender Bruno Silva clash during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly at Sapporo Dome on Aug. 20. Uruguay won 3-1.

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Japan beaten by Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Group F match

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan striker Masashi Oguro looks up in dejection after missing a goal during the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Brazil at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 22.

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Japan tune up for World Cup match against Brazil

DORTMUND, Germany - (From L to R) Japan's Masashi Oguro, Hidetoshi Nakata and Koji Nakata practice in Dortmund on June 21 ahead of the June 22 World Cup Group F match against Brazil in the German city.

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Japan in Bonn for training

BONN, Germany - Japan coach Zico (R) gives instructions to Masashi Oguro in a training session in Bonn on June 20 ahead of the June 22 World Cup Group F match against Brazil.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (C, front) and Croatia's Ivica Olic vie for the ball during the second half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (R) and Koji Nakata stand on the pitch at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18 ahead of the World Cup Group F match against Croatia.

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Japan in training session in Nuremberg

NUREMBERG, Germany - (From L to R) Japan's Yuji Nakazawa, Masashi Oguro and Shunsuke Nakamura compete for the ball in a practice match in Nuremberg June 17 ahead of the June 18 World Cup Group F match against Croatia.

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Japan team in Bonn

BONN, Germany - Japan strikers (from L to R) Naohiro Takahara, Keiji Tamada, Seiichiro Naki and Masashi Oguro run during a training session in Bonn on June 6 ahead of the World Cup finals.

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Japan beat Malta in final World Cup tune-up

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Malta defender Luke Dimech defends Japan forward Masashi Oguro during the first half of their friendly match at the LTU Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, on June 4. Japan beat Malta 1-0 to conclude their preparations for the World Cup finals.

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Japan beat Malta in final World Cup tune-up

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) and Malta defender Luke Dimech battle for the ball during the first half of a friendly match at the LTU Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, on June 4. Japan beat Malta 1-0 to conclude their preparations for the World Cup finals.

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Japan tune up for warm-up against Malta

BONN, Germany - Japan strikers Keiji Tamada (L) and Masashi Oguro (R) tune up as coach Zico (C) watches in Bonn on June 3 on the eve of their pre-World Cup warm-up against Malta in Dusseldorf.

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Japan tune up for World Cup soccer

BONN, Germany - Shinji Ono (R, front) and Masashi Oguro (back) and other member of the Japanese team tune up for the World Cup soccer finals in Bonn on May 28.

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Record crowd watches Japan team training

NARAHA, Japan - Soccer fans at the J-Village facilities in Naraha, north of Tokyo, extend their hands through fences May 20 to Japan striker Masashi Oguro.

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Japan name 23-man squad for 2006 World Cup finals in Germany

OSAKA, Japan - Masashi Oguro smiles during a press conference in Osaka on May 15 after he was chosen as a forward in Japan's 23-man squad for the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

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Nakata the savior as Japan hold Bosnia in friendly

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan skipper Hidetoshi Nakata (R) joins teammates Atsushi Yanagisawa (C) and Masashi Oguro after heading an equalizer deep into stoppage time in a friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dortmund on Feb. 28. Japan drew 2-2 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in a warm-up match for this summer's World Cup.

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Japan striker Oguro scores 1st goal for French side Grenoble

SETE, France - Japan striker Masashi Oguro (L) rejoices after scoring his first goal for French second-division side Grenoble with a second-half strike in his side's 3-1 win away in Sete on Feb. 3.

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Oguro makes debut in France

LAVAL, France - Masashi Oguro (R) of Japan made his debut in Laval, France, for Grenoble in the second division on Jan 14. Oguro came off the bench for the last 25 minutes but was unable to make an impact in Grenoble's 0-0 draw away to Laval.

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Oguro introduced by Grenoble, aiming for goals

GRENOBLE, France - Japan striker Masashi Oguro (C) officially signs for Grenoble of the French second division on Jan. 10. ''I'll just try to score a number of goals for this club which has given me an opportunity to make a new start,'' Oguro said as he was introduced by Grenoble at a press conference attended by more than 30 local media people.

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2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Iran defender Mohammad Nosrati (R) blocks a shot by Japan striker Masashi Oguro during the second half of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17. Japan defeated Iran 2-1.

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2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Iran goalkeeper Ebrahim Mirzapour (R) and midfielder Seyed Mohammad Alavi (15) desperately block Japan strikers Masashi Oguro (L) and Keiji Tamada (28) during the second half of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17. Japan defeated Iran 2-1.

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(8)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (16) is congratulated by Akira Kaji (21) after ramming home the equalizer just after a free kick from midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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(7)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (L) rams home the equalizer just after a free kick from Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) and his teammates celebrate after Oguro's opening goal in the Confederations Cup Group B match against Greece in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. Japan won 1-0.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan coach Zico reacts after Japan's 1-0 victory over Greece in the Confederations Cup Group B match in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan forward Masashi Oguro reacts after scoring the opening goal in a match against Greece at the Confederation Cup Group B in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. Japan won 1-0.

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) scores in the 76th minute of a match against Greece at the Confederation Cup Group B in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. Japan beat Greece 1-0.

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(2)Japan bracing for Greek backlash at Confederations Cup

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan striker Masashi Oguro kicks the ball as his teammates watch during a practice in Frankfurt on June 17, two days before their Confederations Cup clash on June 19 with European champions Greece.

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(3)Japan book World Cup spot after 2-0 win over N. Korea

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (C) is joined by his teammate Masashi Oguro (31) in celebration after scoring an opener in the second half of their Asian zone qualifier against North Korea at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8. Japan beat North Korea 2-0 to become the first country to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals.

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(2)Japan book World Cup spot after 2-0 win over N. Korea

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (13) joins his teammates Tsuneharu Miyamoto (5), Masashi Oguro (R) and Junichi Inamoto (29) in celebration after scoring an opener in the second half of their Asian zone qualifier against North Korea at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8. Japan beat North Korea 2-0 to become the first country to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals.

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(4)Japan book World Cup spot after 2-0 win over N. Korea

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Masashi Oguro (R) scores the second goal in the second half of an Asian zone qualifier against North Korea at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8. Japan beat North Korea 2-0 to become the first country to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals.

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(3)Japan vs UAE in Kirin Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) battles for the ball with a United Arab Emirates player during the first half of their game in the Kirin World Challenge Kirin Cup Soccer 2005 at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 27.

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(1)Japan brace up for Iran clash

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan strikers Keiji Tamada (C) and Masashi Oguro (R) are in action during a friendly match against a German amateur team in Frankfurt on March 20, five days before their 2006 World Cup qualifier against Iran in Tehran on March 25.

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(16)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Masashi Oguro (far R) scores a last-gasp winner as Japan make a nervy start to the final phase of qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup by squeaking past North Korea 2-1 in their opening Group B match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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Japan edge N. Korea in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan substitute striker Masashi Oguro (R) jumps in joy as teammate Takashi Fukunishi runs toward him after scoring a last-gasp winner the 2006 World Cup Asia zone qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9. Japan edged North Korea 2-1.

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Japan edge N. Korea in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan substitute striker Masashi Oguro (R) jumps in joy as teammate Takashi Fukunishi runs toward him after scoring a last-gasp winner the 2006 World Cup Asia zone qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9. Japan edged North Korea 2-1. (Kyodo)

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(16)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Masashi Oguro (far R) scores a last-gasp winner as Japan make a nervy start to the final phase of qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup by squeaking past North Korea 2-1 in their opening Group B match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9. (Kyodo)

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(1)Japan brace up for Iran clash

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan strikers Keiji Tamada (C) and Masashi Oguro (R) are in action during a friendly match against a German amateur team in Frankfurt on March 20, five days before their 2006 World Cup qualifier against Iran in Tehran on March 25. (Kyodo)

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(3)Japan vs UAE in Kirin Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan forward Masashi Oguro (L) battles for the ball with a United Arab Emirates player during the first half of their game in the Kirin World Challenge Kirin Cup Soccer 2005 at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 27. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan book World Cup spot after 2-0 win over N. Korea

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (13) joins his teammates Tsuneharu Miyamoto (5), Masashi Oguro (R) and Junichi Inamoto (29) in celebration after scoring an opener in the second half of their Asian zone qualifier against North Korea at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8. Japan beat North Korea 2-0 to become the first country to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals. (Kyodo)

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(3)Japan book World Cup spot after 2-0 win over N. Korea

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (C) is joined by his teammate Masashi Oguro (31) in celebration after scoring an opener in the second half of their Asian zone qualifier against North Korea at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8. Japan beat North Korea 2-0 to become the first country to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan bracing for Greek backlash at Confederations Cup

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan striker Masashi Oguro kicks the ball as his teammates watch during a practice in Frankfurt on June 17, two days before their Confederations Cup clash on June 19 with European champions Greece. (Kyodo)

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Oguro strikes as Japan stun Greece at Confeds

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan coach Zico reacts after Japan's 1-0 victory over Greece in the Confederations Cup Group B match in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 19. (Kyodo)

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(7)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (L) rams home the equalizer just after a free kick from Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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(8)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan's Masashi Oguro (16) is congratulated by Akira Kaji (21) after ramming home the equalizer just after a free kick from midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura hit the goalpost during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group B game against Brazil at Stadium Cologne on June 22. (Kyodo)

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2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Iran goalkeeper Ebrahim Mirzapour (R) and midfielder Seyed Mohammad Alavi (15) desperately block Japan strikers Masashi Oguro (L) and Keiji Tamada (28) during the second half of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17. Japan defeated Iran 2-1. (Kyodo)

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2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Iran defender Mohammad Nosrati (R) blocks a shot by Japan striker Masashi Oguro during the second half of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17. Japan defeated Iran 2-1. (Kyodo)

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Oguro introduced by Grenoble, aiming for goals

GRENOBLE, France - Japan striker Masashi Oguro (C) officially signs for Grenoble of the French second division on Jan. 10. ''I'll just try to score a number of goals for this club which has given me an opportunity to make a new start,'' Oguro said as he was introduced by Grenoble at a press conference attended by more than 30 local media people. (Kyodo)

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Oguro makes debut in France

LAVAL, France - Masashi Oguro (R) of Japan made his debut in Laval, France, for Grenoble in the second division on Jan 14. Oguro came off the bench for the last 25 minutes but was unable to make an impact in Grenoble's 0-0 draw away to Laval. (Kyodo)

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Japan striker Oguro scores 1st goal for French side Grenoble

SETE, France - Japan striker Masashi Oguro (L) rejoices after scoring his first goal for French second-division side Grenoble with a second-half strike in his side's 3-1 win away in Sete on Feb. 3. (Kyodo)

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Nakata the savior as Japan hold Bosnia in friendly

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan skipper Hidetoshi Nakata (R) joins teammates Atsushi Yanagisawa (C) and Masashi Oguro after heading an equalizer deep into stoppage time in a friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dortmund on Feb. 28. Japan drew 2-2 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in a warm-up match for this summer's World Cup. (Kyodo)