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Gamba move into ACL q'finals after 3-2 win over Seoul

Gamba move into ACL q'finals after 3-2 win over Seoul

OSAKA, June 1 Kyodo - Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami (L front) and his teammates acknowledge supporters after their 3-2 second-leg win over South Korea's FC Seoul at Expo Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on May 27, 2015. Gamba reached the Asian Champions League quarterfinals after a 6-3 aggregate.

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Nakajima's equalizer proves to be Japan's sole goal

Nakajima's equalizer proves to be Japan's sole goal

GOYANG, South Korea - Midfielder Shoya Nakajima (L) of Japan's under-21 national team scores an equalizer in the first half of a Group D preliminary soccer match against Iraq at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, north of Seoul, during the Inchon Asian Games on Sept. 17, 2014. Defending champions Japan lost 3-1.

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Japan lose to Iraq in Asian Games soccer prelim

Japan lose to Iraq in Asian Games soccer prelim

GOYANG, South Korea - Defender Sei Muroya (C) of Japan's under-21 national team competes in the first half of a Group D preliminary soccer match against Iraq at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, north of Seoul, during the Inchon Asian Games on Sept. 17, 2014. Defending champions Japan lost 3-1.

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Main stadium for Incheon Asian Games

Main stadium for Incheon Asian Games

SEOUL, South Korea - Construction of the main stadium for the 2014 Asian Games in Inchon, South Korea, is well underway on April 10, 2014. The Asian Games will take place from September 19 to October 4, 2014.

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Main stadium for Asian Games in Incheon opens to press

Main stadium for Asian Games in Incheon opens to press

SEOUL, South Korea - The main stadium for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games in South Korea opens to the press on April 10, 2014. The Asian Games will take place from September 19 to October 4, 2014.

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Tsukasa Shiotani of Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the second half of a Group F match against FC Seoul of South Korea in the Asian Champions League at Hiroshima Athletic Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, on March 19, 2014. Hiroshima won 2-1.

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Yojiro Takahagi of Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10) scores the opening goal past Kim Jin Kyu of South Korea's FC Seoul during the second half of a Group F match in the Asian Champions League at Hiroshima Athletic Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, on March 19, 2014. Hiroshima won 2-1.

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Tsukasa Shiotani of Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima (33) scores the game-winning goal during the second half of a group F match against FC Seoul of South Korea in the Asian Champions League at Hiroshima Athletic Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, on March 19, 2014. Hiroshima won 2-1.

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat FC Seoul in ACL

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hisato Sato of Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11) shoots during the first half of a group F match against FC Seoul of South Korea in the Asian Champions League at Hiroshima Athletic Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, on March 19, 2014. Hiroshima won 2-1.

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza unveiled in Seoul

Dongdaemun Design Plaza unveiled in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Seoul municipal authorities unveil to the media the new Dongdaemun Design Plaza (center foreground), built near the "Dongdaemun" tourist spot area, in the South Korean capital on March 7, 2014. The complex was designed by Iraqi-born, London-based architect Zaha Hadid, who has also designed the yet-to-be-built Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan captain Aya Miyama (C) and her teammates are pictured after losing a Women's East Asian Cup soccer match against South Korea 2-1 at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul on July 27, 2013. Japan finished second, missing out on a third consecutive title in the competition.

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S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's Ji So Yun (10) scores her second goal past Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori during the second half of a Women's East Asian Cup soccer match at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul on July 27, 2013. South Korea won 2-1. Japan finished second, missing out on a third consecutive title in the competition.

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S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Yuki Ogimi (far R) scores during the second half of a Women's East Asian Cup soccer match against South Korea at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul on July 27, 2013. South Korea won 2-1. Japan finished second, missing out on a third consecutive title in the competition.

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Kim Yu Na in ice show

Kim Yu Na in ice show

SEOUL, South Korea - Vancouver Olympic champion Kim Yu Na of South Korea performs in ice show E1 All That Skate Spring 2012 at Olympic Gymnasium Stadium in Seoul on May 4, 2012. It was her first appearance on the ice in the country since August 2011.

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Kim Yu Na in ice show

Kim Yu Na in ice show

SEOUL, South Korea - Vancouver Olympic champion Kim Yu Na of South Korea performs in ice show E1 All That Skate Spring 2012 at Olympic Gymnasium Stadium in Seoul on May 4, 2012. It was her first appearance on the ice in the country since August 2011.

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Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan midfielder Yasuyuki Konno (R) challenges South Korea midfielder Choi Sung Kuk during the second half of a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2010. The game ended scoreless.

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Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan striker Daisuke Matsui (L) and South Korea midfielder Lee Young Pyo vie for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2010. The game ended scoreless.

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FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance in AFC Champions League

FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance in AFC Champions League

KASHIMA, Japan - FC Seoul players celebrate during the second half of a match against Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League after making it 2-2 at Kashima Stadium in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 24. FC Seoul won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to advance to the quarterfinals.

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FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers midfielder Tsuyoshi Aoki (C) heads his side's second goal during the second half of a match against FC Seoul in the AFC Champions League at Kashima Stadium in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 24. FC Seoul won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to advance to the quarterfinals.

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FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers forward Shinzo Kouroki (13) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opener during the first half of a match against FC Seoul in the AFC Champions League at Kashima Stadium in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 24. FC Seoul won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to advance to the quarterfinals.

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FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers forward Shinzo Kouroki slots home the opener during the first half of a match against FC Seoul in the AFC Champions League at Kashima Stadium in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 24. FC Seoul won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Usami scores on debut but Gamba beaten by Seoul in ACL

Usami scores on debut but Gamba beaten by Seoul in ACL

OSAKA, Japan - Gamba Osaka forward Takashi Usami, a 17-year-old rookie striker, fires in a shot as FC Seoul midfielder Ki Sung Yueng looks on during the second half of an Asian Champions League Group F first round match at Expo Stadium in Osaka on May 20. FC Seoul won 2-1.

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People in Seoul praise South Korea for placing 2nd at WBC

People in Seoul praise South Korea for placing 2nd at WBC

SEOUL, South Korea - Women watch a ballpark video screen with trepidation in Seoul on March 24 as Japan takes the lead in the bottom of the 10th inning of the World Baseball Classic final. Japan beat South Korea 5-3 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, winning its second straight WBC title.

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People in Seoul praise South Korea for placing 2nd at WBC

People in Seoul praise South Korea for placing 2nd at WBC

SEOUL, South Korea - Fans of South Korea appear dejected after watching Japan score two tie-breaking runs in the 10th inning of the World Baseball Classic final on a ballpark video screen in Seoul on March 24. Japan beat South Korea 5-3 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, winning its second straight WBC title.

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Gamba Osaka vs FC Seoul in AFC Champions League

Gamba Osaka vs FC Seoul in AFC Champions League

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Gamba Osaka defender Park Dong Hyuk (L) jumps for the ball during the first half of an AFC Champions League first round game against South Korea's FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium on March 17.

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Gamba Osaka beat FC Seoul 4-2 in AFC Champions League

Gamba Osaka beat FC Seoul 4-2 in AFC Champions League

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Gamba Osaka forward Leandoro (R) chases the ball during the second half of an AFC Champions League first round game against South Korea's FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium on March 17. Gamba Osaka won 4-2.

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Gamba Osaka vs FC Seoul in AFC Champions League

Gamba Osaka vs FC Seoul in AFC Champions League

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Gamba Osaka striker Masato Yamazaki (30) is congratulated by teammate Yasuhito Endo after scoring the opener during the first half of an AFC Champions League first round game against South Korea's FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on March 17.

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Gamba Osaka vs FC Seoul in AFC Champions League

Gamba Osaka vs FC Seoul in AFC Champions League

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Gamba Osaka striker Masato Yamazaki scores the opener during the first half of his team's AFC Champions League first round game against South Korea's FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on March 17.

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Japan-Korea Friendship ends with pop music concert

Japan-Korea Friendship ends with pop music concert

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean pop singer BoA gives her performance during a pop music concert held at the Chamsil Stadium in Seoul on Dec. 6 as the final event of the Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Korea Friendship ends with pop music concert

Japan-Korea Friendship ends with pop music concert

SEOUL, South Korea - Japanese singer-actress Mika Nakashima gives her performance during a pop music concert at Seoul's Chamsil Stadium that wound up the the Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005 on Dec. 6. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Korea Friendship ends with pop music concert

Japan-Korea Friendship ends with pop music concert

SEOUL, South Korea - Korean and Japanese youths pack the Chamsil Stadium in Seoul to attend a pop music concert that marked the finale of the Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005 on Dec. 6. (Pool photo)

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North and South Koreas mark end of Japan's colonial rule

North and South Koreas mark end of Japan's colonial rule

SEOUL, South Korea - Seoul World Cup Stadium is packed with people as a four-day event cosponsored by the North and South Korean governments begins Aug. 14 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of Japan's colonial rule of Korean Peninsula.

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(3)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

(3)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan Under-23 striker Sota Hirayama jumps for the ball in the second half of a friendly match against South Korea Under-23 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 21. The warm-up for the Athens Olympics ended in a scoreless draw.

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(2)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

(2)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka narrowly misses header in the first half of a friendly match against South Korea Under-23 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 21. The warm-up for the Athens Olympics ended in a scoreless draw.

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(1)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

(1)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

SEOUL, Japan - Japan Under-23 striker Yoshito Okubo tries to shoot in the first half of a friendly match against South Korea Under-23 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 21.

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(2)Kim scores twice as S. Korea sink Japan in U-22 friendly

(2)Kim scores twice as S. Korea sink Japan in U-22 friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan striker Yoshito Okubo (L) tussles with a South Korean defender for the ball in the first half of an U-22 friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sept. 17. South Korea's Kim Dong Jin scored twice as his side defeated Japan 2-1.

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(1)Kim scores twice as S. Korea sink Japan in U-22 friendly

(1)Kim scores twice as S. Korea sink Japan in U-22 friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Dong Jin (2nd from R) of South Korea scores a header in the first half of a friendly match against Japan at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sept. 17. Kim scored another goal later in the first half as South Korea defeated Japan 2-1.

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Japan beat S. Korea 1-0

Japan beat S. Korea 1-0

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan soccer coach Zico and forward Yuichiro Nagai celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on April 16. Nagai scored Japan's goal.

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(1)Nagai nets late winner as Japan stun S. Korea 1-0 away

(1)Nagai nets late winner as Japan stun S. Korea 1-0 away

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan forward Yuichiro Nagai (R) scores a last-gasp winner and the only goal of the match in a friendly against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on April 16.

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(2)Nagai nets late winner as Japan stun S. Korea 1-0 away

(2)Nagai nets late winner as Japan stun S. Korea 1-0 away

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan forward Yuichiro Nagai celebrates after scoring a last-gas winner and the only goal of the match in a friendly against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on April 16.

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N. Korea's soccer team practice for friendly match

N. Korea's soccer team practice for friendly match

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of the North Korean soccer team run during a training session at Seoul's World Cup Stadium on Sept. 6 to prepare for their friendly match with South Korea on Sept. 7.

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People gather in Seoul to support S. Korea soccer team

People gather in Seoul to support S. Korea soccer team

TAEGU, South Korea - Huge numbers of people gather in front of Seoul City Hall on June 29 to support South Korea in the World Cup third-place playoff against Turkey at Taegu World Cup Stadium. (World Cup 2002)

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(24)S. Korea vs Germany

(24)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea coach Guus Hiddink (C) beats the retreat after Germany beat South Korea 1-0 in the World Cup semifinal at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. (World Cup 2002)

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(21)S. Korea vs Germany

(21)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany coach Rudi Voeller (L) embraces midfielder Michael Ballack who scored the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(22)S. Korea vs Germany

(22)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea coach Guus Hiddink (L) congratulates Germany coach Rudi Voeller after Germany beat South Korea 1-0 in the World Cup semifinal at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. (World Cup 2002)

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(23)S. Korea vs Germany

(23)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - German supporters explode in joy after Germany beat Korea 1-0 in the World Cup semifinal at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. (World Cup 2002)

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(20)S. Korea vs Germany

(20)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - The winning goal from Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (C) in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(19)S. Korea vs Germany

(19)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean players bid farewell to their fans after losing the semifinal match against Germany 1-0 at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. (World Cup 2002)

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(17)S. Korea vs Germany

(17)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - German players celebrate after beating South Korea 1-0 in the World Cup semifinal at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(16)S. Korea vs Germany

(16)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean fans in shock after Germany midfielder Michael Ballack drove in the opening goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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