Japan are into the 2019 Asian Cup final thanks to a 3-0 win over Iran, though there was more than a hint of controversy about their victory. Yuya Osako's brace helped Japan beat pre-tournament favourites Iran 3-0 and book a place in the 2019 Asian Cup final, as they go for an unprecedented fifth title. Monday's semi-final was billed as being a contest between the competition's two best teams...Full Story »

Brazil will face Belgium in the quarter-finals of the World Cup as Roberto Martinez's side came from 2-0 down to beat Japan 3-2. Nacer Chadli's 94th-minute winner completed a sensational comeback as Belgium beat Japan 3-2 to book a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. After a goalless first half, Japan struck twice in seven minutes following the interval to take full control of a gripping...Full Story »

Japan international Genki Haraguchi believes a team approach will be crucial to his side's prospects at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Samurai Blue are currently preparing for a 6th consecutive appearance at world football's biggest tournament, but their recent form has hardly been inspiring. Apart from two victories that were expected over DPR Korea and China at December's EAFF E-1 F...Full Story »

Stuttgart were left rooted to the foot of the Bundesliga with four defeats from four games as Hertha Berlin became the latest side to beat them, 2-1 at the Olympiastadion. The hosts took the lead through Genki Haraguchi in the 14th minute as he threaded his shot through the legs of Odisseas Vlachodimos. Toni Sunjic levelled for Stuttgart 10 minutes before half-time, heading in Daniel Didavi's ...Full Story »

Urawa Red Diamonds got their first points of the 2013 AFC Champions League after recording an emphatic 4-1 home win over ten-man Muangthong United on Tuesday. After opening their bid for continental glory with a humbling 3-0 defeat to Guangzhou Evergrande, the J.League giants got off to a dream start in the 8th minute when Yosuke Kashiwagi met Marcio Richards' corner with a looping volley tha...Full Story »