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Otsu scores 1st goal for Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Yuki Otsu scores an equalizer, his first goal in a Venlo uniform, during the first half of a Dutch first division game against Vitesse Arnhem in Venlo, Netherlands, on Dec. 9, 2012. Venlo won 3-1.

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Cullen scores for Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Robert Cullen (2nd from R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the second half of a Dutch first division game against Vitesse Arnhem in Venlo, Netherlands, on Dec. 9, 2012. Venlo won 3-1.

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Cullen scores his first goal of season for Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Japan striker Robert Cullen (front) of VVV Venlo plays in a game against Willem II in the Dutch First Division in Venlo, Netherlands, on Nov. 10, 2012. Cullen scored his first goal of the season for Venlo in his team's 4-1 win.

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Cullen scores his 1st goal of season for Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Japan striker Robert Cullen rejoices after scoring his first goal of the season for VVV Venlo during a game against Willem II in the Dutch First Division in Venlo, Netherlands, on Nov. 10, 2012. Venlo won 4-1.

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Otsu joins Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Japan's London Olympic star Yuki Otsu (C) holds his jersey during a press conference in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Sept. 3, 2012. Otsu joined Dutch first-division club VVV Venlo from Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach.

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Japan's Olympic captain Yoshida joins Southampton

NARITA, Japan - Japan defender Maya Yoshida, who captained the Under-23 national side to fourth place at the London Olympics, holds the team logo of English Premier League club Southampton at Narita airport near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2012. Yoshida has agreed to join the club from Dutch side VVV Venlo.

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Cullen at Dutch 1st division

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Japan's Robert Cullen of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo dribbles with the ball in a soccer game against Feyenoord in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Oct 16, 2011. VVV Venlo lost 0-4.

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Yoshida at Dutch 1st division

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Japan's Maya Yoshida (L) of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo competes for the ball in a soccer game against Feyenoord in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Oct. 16, 2011. VVV Venlo lost 0-4.

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AZ Alkmaar 3-1 VVV Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Maya Yoshida of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo plays in the first half of a soccer game against AZ Alkmaar in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Oct. 2, 2011. AZ Alkmaar won 3-1.

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VVV Venlo's Cullen scores 1st goal of season

VENLO, Netherlands - Robert Cullen (L) of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo is seen in action during the first half of a soccer game against AZ Alkmaar in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Oct. 2, 2011. Cullen scored his first goal of the season in a 3-1 loss by Venlo.

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Yoshida's 1st goal in Eredivisie

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Maya Yoshida rejoices after scoring a second-half goal during a game against PSV Eindhoven, his first goal in Eredivisie, the Dutch first division, in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Sept. 11, 2011. The game ended in a 3-3 draw.

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Venlo's Cullen against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Robert Cullen dribbles the ball in a game against Ajax Amsterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Venlo's Yoshida against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Maya Yoshida dribbles the ball in a game against Ajax Amsterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Venlo's Yoshida against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo defender Maya Yoshida heads clear in a game against Ajax Amsterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended 2-2.

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Venlo's Cullen against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo midfielder Robert Cullen (R) takes on two Ajax Amsterdam players in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended 2-2.

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Venlo 2-2 Zwolle

VENLO, Netherlands - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (L) of VVV Venlo dribbles in the opening half of a game against FC Zwolle in Venlo, the Netherlands, on May 29, 2011. The game ended up 2-2.

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Venlo 2-2 Zwolle

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Bobby Cullen dribbles in the first half of a game against FC Zwolle in Venlo, the Netherlands, on May 29, 2011. The game ended up 2-2.

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Venlo beat Volendam

VOLENDAM, Nethelands - VVV Venlo forward Bobby Cullen (C) is congratulated by teammate Maya Yoshida (R) after scoring the team's first goal in a game against FC Volendam in Volendam, the Netherlands, on May 19, 2011. Venlo beat Volendam 2-1.

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VVV Venlo's Cullen scores in win over Rotterdam

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Robert Cullen (L) dribbles during a game against Excelsior Rotterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Feb. 25, 2011. Cullen scored a goal to lead his team to a 1-0 victory.

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VVV Venlo beaten by Vitesse

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo defender Maya Yoshida forges upfield against Vitesse during a match in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Nov. 14, 2010. Venlo lost 5-1.

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Honda in Venlo

HUIZEN, Netherlands - Photo taken in Huizen, the Netherlands, on May 14, 2009, shows Keisuke Honda of VVV Venlo after being named the most valuable player of the second division in the Netherlands for the just ended season. Honda scored 16 goals in the season to help Venlo secure the second-division title and promotion back to the top flight.

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Honda in Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Photo taken in Venlo, the Netherlands, on April 24, 2009, shows Keisuke Honda (far L) of VVV Venlo in a game against Haarlem FC. Venlo secured the second-division title and promotion back to the top flight in the Netherlands with a 1-0 victory.

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Honda in Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Photo taken in Venlo, the Netherlands, on April 24, 2009, shows Keisuke Honda (C) of VVV Venlo celebrating with teammates after Venlo clinched the second-division championship. Venlo secured promotion back to the top flight.

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Honda in Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Photo taken in Venlo, the Netherlands, on April 24, 2009, shows Keisuke Honda (front) of VVV Venlo in a game against Haarlem FC. Venlo secured the second-division title and promotion back to the top flight in the Netherlands with a 1-0 victory.

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Retired Japanese footballer starts coaching career at Dutch club

Footballer Toshiya Fujita (L), a former Japan international, gives instructions to players of VVV-Venlo, a Dutch football club currently playing in the domestic second division league, during practice in Venlo on Jan. 20, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cullen at Dutch 1st division

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Japan's Robert Cullen of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo dribbles with the ball in a soccer game against Feyenoord in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Oct 16, 2011. VVV Venlo lost 0-4. (Kyodo)

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Yoshida at Dutch 1st division

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Japan's Maya Yoshida (L) of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo competes for the ball in a soccer game against Feyenoord in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Oct. 16, 2011. VVV Venlo lost 0-4. (Kyodo)

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Yoshida's 1st goal in Eredivisie

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Maya Yoshida rejoices after scoring a second-half goal during a game against PSV Eindhoven, his first goal in Eredivisie, the Dutch first division, in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Sept. 11, 2011. The game ended in a 3-3 draw. (Kyodo)

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Venlo's Cullen against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo midfielder Robert Cullen (R) takes on two Ajax Amsterdam players in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended 2-2. (Kyodo)

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Venlo's Yoshida against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Maya Yoshida dribbles the ball in a game against Ajax Amsterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (Kyodo)

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Venlo's Cullen against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Robert Cullen dribbles the ball in a game against Ajax Amsterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (Kyodo)

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Venlo's Yoshida against Ajax

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo defender Maya Yoshida heads clear in a game against Ajax Amsterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Aug. 21, 2011. The game ended 2-2. (Kyodo)

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Venlo 2-2 Zwolle

VENLO, Netherlands - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (L) of VVV Venlo dribbles in the opening half of a game against FC Zwolle in Venlo, the Netherlands, on May 29, 2011. The game ended up 2-2. (Kyodo)

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Venlo 2-2 Zwolle

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Bobby Cullen dribbles in the first half of a game against FC Zwolle in Venlo, the Netherlands, on May 29, 2011. The game ended up 2-2. (Kyodo)

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Venlo beat Volendam

VOLENDAM, Nethelands - VVV Venlo forward Bobby Cullen (C) is congratulated by teammate Maya Yoshida (R) after scoring the team's first goal in a game against FC Volendam in Volendam, the Netherlands, on May 19, 2011. Venlo beat Volendam 2-1. (Kyodo)

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VVV Venlo's Cullen scores in win over Rotterdam

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Robert Cullen (L) dribbles during a game against Excelsior Rotterdam in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Feb. 25, 2011. Cullen scored a goal to lead his team to a 1-0 victory. (Kyodo)

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VVV Venlo beaten by Vitesse

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo defender Maya Yoshida (C) vies for the ball against Vitesse players during a match in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Nov. 14, 2010. Venlo lost 5-1. (Kyodo)

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VVV Venlo beaten by Vitesse

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo defender Maya Yoshida forges upfield against Vitesse during a match in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Nov. 14, 2010. Venlo lost 5-1. (Kyodo)

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VVV Venlo beaten by Vitesse

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo defender Maya Yoshida forges upfield against Vitesse during a match in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Nov. 14, 2010. Venlo lost 5-1. (Kyodo)

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AZ Alkmaar 3-1 VVV Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - Maya Yoshida of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo plays in the first half of a soccer game against AZ Alkmaar in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Oct. 2, 2011. AZ Alkmaar won 3-1. (Kyodo)

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VVV Venlo's Cullen scores 1st goal of season

VENLO, Netherlands - Robert Cullen (L) of Dutch first division side VVV Venlo is seen in action during the first half of a soccer game against AZ Alkmaar in Venlo, the Netherlands, on Oct. 2, 2011. Cullen scored his first goal of the season in a 3-1 loss by Venlo. (Kyodo)