SAITAMA -- Zico's farewell party fizzled out at a rain-lashed Saitama Stadium on Saturday as Scotland held Japan to a 0-0 draw and clinched the Kirin Cup.
Japan Forward Keiji Tamada is tackled by Scotland defender Russell Anderson during their Kirin Cup match Saturday at Saitama Stadium 2002. The match ended in a scoreless draw.
The Boys in Blue needed to win by three clear goals to win the tournament in what was Zico's final home match in charge and Japan's last home game before heading to the World Cup, but despite creating numerous chances were unable score past excellent Scotland 'keeper Neil Alexander.
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