I didn't see a forum for this yet. The 2007 Women's World Cup, AFC-CONCACAF Playoff dates have been set now. Just like the previous playoff for the 2003 WWC, it's JAPAN V MEXICO, only the reverse order. --------VS-------- Japan will play the 1st match at home, then a week later the 2nd match in Mexico. 3 months to wait now. The draw resulted in the following match schedule: - Saturday, 10 March 2007: Japan v. Mexico - Saturday, 17 March 2007: Mexico v. Japan http://www.fifa.com/en/comp/index/0,2442,127937,00.html?comp=WF&year=2007&articleid=127937 http://www.fifa.com/en/media/index/0,1369,127934,00.html VN
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Having watched the Gold Cup and the Asian Women's Cup, I like Japan's chances. Mexico doesn't have much of an offense outside of Maribel Dominguez. If Japan can keep her in check, they'll be golden.
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Japan play against Norway on 10 February and Scotland on 14 february in Cyprus. http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news.cfm?newsid=2556 http://www.fifa.com/en/womens/fixtures/index/0,1603,0-JPN-ALL,00.html
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Wasn't the Japanese women nats beaten by North Korea the other day on PKs? I believe I heard that was the result but didn't get a chance to see it.
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Japan - Norway 1-0 in Cyprus today http://www.fotball.no/t1.aspx?p=51831&x=1&a=189801
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/soccer/japan/headlines/20070213-00000057-jij-spo.html Japan 2-2 Sweden
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/soccer/japan/headlines/20070214-00000063-kyodo_sp-spo.html Japan 2-0 Scotland
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Japan WNT announced the squad for the WCQ-Playoffs against Mexico: Goalkeepers: Nozomi Yamago (Urawa Reds Ladies), Miho Fukumoto (Okayama Yunogo Belle), Ayumi Kaihori (Speranza FC) Defenders: Hiromi Isozaki (Tasaki Perule), Aya Shimokozuru (Tasaki), Kozue Ando (Urawa), Yukari Kinga (NTV Beleza), Kyoko Yano (Ianagawa University), Nayuha Toyoda (Beleza), Azusa Iwashimizu (Beleza), Rumi Utsugi (Beleza) Midfielders: Tomoe Sakai (Beleza), Homare Sawa (Beleza), Tomomi Miyamoto (Iga FC), Miyuki Yanagita (Urawa), Shinobu Ono (Beleza), Aya Miyama (Okayama Yunogo Belle), Maiko Nakaoka (Tasaki), Mizuho Sakaguchi (Tasaki) Forwards: Mio Otani (Tasaki), Eriko Arakawa (Beleza), Karina Maruyama (Tepco Mareeze), Yuki Nagasato (Beleza) Source
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] I really wanted to see that game but wasn't able to get to Tokyo. I've only read the reports, but it seems like Sawa's injury wasn't as bad as it might have been. She is such a fun player to watch, I hope she scored with style as she usually does. Everyone has to retire eventually (except maybe Kristen Lilly) and I hope the nadeshiko can survive that when Sawa decides to call it quits and become a full-time commentator for Ni-Telly. Since I'm the world's most fanatical American supporter of Iga FC Kunoichi, I'm particularly curious if anyone can update me about local favorite Miyamoto Tomomi. I know she got the call up but can't tell from the match reports if she played well or if at all. Any news? I'm optamistic about Japan's chances this week in Mexico. They typically have a strong defense and should be able to keep a draw or better.
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Mexico 2-1 Japan, Japan win 3-2 on aggregate and qualify for the 2007WWC Congrats Nadeshiko.
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Somebody posted highlights of both matches. 1st Leg - Japan v Mexico 1st Half http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnKQuDJ2XfU 1st Leg - Japan v Mexico 2nd Half http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8IfjQRV1Lo 2nd Leg - Mexico v Japan 1st Half http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlCq9WT1av8 VN
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] So Japan WNT qualified for the World Cup - now the olympic qualification will start next month. Japan will play against Thailand, South Korea and Vietnam, winner of this Group qualify for the Olympic Games in 2008. Schedule for Japan: 07.04.2007 vs. Vietnam (Home) 15.04.2007 vs. Thailand (Away) 03.06.2007 vs. S. Korea (??)* 10.06.2007 vs. S. Korea (??)* 04.08.2007 vs. Vietnam (Away) 12.08.2007 vs. Thailand (Home) * unclear if Japan will play first home or away against South Korea.
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Olympic Games Qualification: Japan defeated Vietnam 2-0 in Tokyo. Standings: 1. Japan (3 Points, +2) 2. Thailand (3 Points, +1) 3. Korea Rep (0 Points, -1) 4. Vietnam (0 Points, -2)
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Olympic Games Qualification: Japan defeated Thailand 4-0 in Bangkok today. Standings: 1. Japan (6 points, +6) 2. Korea Rep. (3 points, 0) 3. Thailand (3 points, -3) 4. Vietnam (0 points, -3)
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] anyone knows if there's a torrent or some link to get this matches??
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Olympic Games Qualification: Japan defeated South Korea 6-1 in Tokyo today. Standings: 1. Japan (9 points, +11) 2. Vietnam (3 points, -2) 3. Thailand (3 points, -4) 4. Korea Rep (3 points, -5)
Re: Official Japanese WOMEN'S NT Thread [R] Olympic Games Qualification: Japan drew with South Korea 2-2 in Bucheon today. Standings: 1. Japan (10 points, +11) 2. Thailand (6 points, +1) 3. Korea Rep (4 points, -5) 4. Vietnam (3 points, -7)