Football in Japan


One more match from Emperor’s cup 5th round.
December 15, 2007, 10:19 pm
Filed under: Emperor's Cup, Emperor's Cup 2007 results | Tags: , , ,

15/12/07   Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 Jubilo Iwata

Just a week before Sanfrecce Hiroshima was relegated to J-league Division 2 in the next season. They, however, showed their ability of the football  by beating Jubilo Iwata. Kouji Morisaki scored two free-kick goals to qualify for the Emperor’s Cup quarterfinal.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima will meet Tokyo F.C. at the quarterfinal of the Emperor’s Cup on 22nd December.



Washington is leaving Urawa Reds.
December 15, 2007, 1:59 am
Filed under: J. League Division 1 | Tags: , , , ,

Fulminense, Brazilian club, have announced that thay have made a contract with Urawa Reds striker, Washington Stecanelo Cerqueira on 12th December.

Washington said “I know that. I have to decide my future earlier. If the coach is staying (Urawa), I thought I cannot stay here. ” He implies that he is leaving the club as he has a feud with the coach, Holger Osieck. 

Washington joined the Japanese club, Tokyo Verdy 1969 in 2005 and he moved to Urawa Red Diamonds in 2006. He became the top scorer in the same year as he scored 26 in 26 matches. He played 52 games and scored 42 goals for Urawa Reds.

 His last game as Reds player, will be the Club World Cup 3rd place match against Etoile Sahel on 16th December,