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Japan FIFA hat-trick boosts Olympic dream

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Japan's hat-trick of FIFA awards has boosted their bid for a historic women's World Cup-Olympic double and, according to their football chief, encouraged the disaster-hit nation and Asia as a whole. Homare Sawa, whose last-gasp equaliser helped Japan win the women's World Cup in July, said Wednesday after returning home with the Women's Player of the Year she was dumbstruck by the honour. "My mind went blank when my name was called. Now it is slowly sinking in. I want to work hard and live up...Read Full Story

なでしこ優勝★ Congraturation Nadeshiko Japan

By Lisaky on  From lisaky.blog114.fc2.com
なでしこジャパンFIFA初優勝! ドイツ時間7月17日午後7時35分(日本時間18日午前3時35分)から開催された女子サッカーFIFAワールドカップ決勝にて、日本チームは最後まで粘り強くアメリカに逆転。2対2引き分けで迎えたPK戦にて3−1で勝利。素晴らしい試合でした。 "Japan Won FIFA Women's World Cup Final" : The FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 final game was held on July 17th from 7:35 pm Germany time and 11:35 am US Pacific time between USA and Japan. Japan came from behind and tied USA at 2 to 2 after 2 extra time plays. At the PK shoot out, Japan won USA at 3 to 1. It was a wonderful game. 試合前、「君が代」斉唱中の選手たち。 Japanese...Read Full Story

Japan's Nadeshiko: A Picture of Hardwork, Resilience and Teamwork

By foxydeltan on  From justsimplyg.blogspot.com
Japan players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final match between Japan and the United States at the FIFA Women's Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sunday.   (Michael Probst/Associated Press) Women's World Cup - so okay I was really rooting for USWNT or the US Womens National Team and they played really good but then again Japan played even better obviously.The victory of Japan brought great joy and pride to a country that has suffered and which continues to suffer from...Read Full Story

Japanese giant-killers after one more trophee

By carlaboers on  From thesoccerroom.com
The painted fingernails of Homare Sawa of Japan are seen during the Japan Women's national team press conference before the World Cup final. FRANKFURT, Germany — Japan coach Norio Sasaki has said his side are ready to pull off another giant-killing in Sunday’s women’s World Cup final when they take on two-time winners the USA. Despite their nickname Nadeshiko — a flower symbolising grace and beauty — the Japanese have earned a reputation as giant-killers by knocking out the hosts in the...Read Full Story

World Cup attracted legions of new soccer fans - Ocala

By keyfunds on  From latestbusinessreport.com
Boston Globe World Cup attracted legions of new soccer fans Ocala With one well-timed heel flick, Japanese soccer star Homare Sawa forced a 2-2 draw with the US national team, sending the Women's World Cup final into penalty kicks, where Japan outscored the Americans 3-1. Japan's Homare Sawa, left, ... Wambach, a Runner-Up, Returns to a Champion's Welcome New York Times Abby Wambach, some others may play; Hope Solo won't Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Abby Wambach overwhelmed by Rochester...Read Full Story
SAPPORO -- Tourists and locals bundled in mittens and scarves crowded the streets of central Sapporo on Feb. 6 as the 63rd Sapporo Snow Festival got under ...  
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Marbella, Spain — Homare Sawa's INAC Kobe Leonessa had another memorable moment during their trip to Spain on Monday when they spent time with members of club world champion Barcelona. INAC, who won a trip to Spain as a reward for capturing the Nadeshiko ...  
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Japan captain Homare Sawa’s FIFA women’s Player of the Year award triggered a fresh wave of delight in local newspapers and on television after a big night for the team in Zurich. Sawa, who led Japan’s women to an astonishing World Cup triumph in ...  
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He told reporters that Sawa was ''an iconic figure'' for the Nadeshiko (the women's team). "She perfectly symbolises the kind of football that our team tries to pull off,'' he said. Dressed in a kimono, the traditional Japanese dress, Sawa received her ...  
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Women's World Cup Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner Homare Sawa has been named the World Player of the Year, breaking Marta's incredible streak. Though some will argue that Marta's great performances in club football should have been taken into ...  
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