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HAJIME MORIYASU

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup / From the Spot
Apr 3, 2022
Ultimate test awaits Samurai Blue after 'Group of Death' draw
While Japan will face a daunting challenge in a group featuring former World Cup champions Germany and Spain, the high-profile games may be exactly what the team needs.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 29, 2022
Uneven Japan concludes qualifying campaign with draw against Vietnam
Captain Maya Yoshida's equalizer spared the home team blushes as they began to look ahead to November's main event in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Oct 13, 2021
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu earns a reprieve after win over Socceroos
With his tactics coming under fire after Thursday's loss in Saudi Arabia, Moriyasu couldn't have hoped for a better series of developments to shift the narrative on Tuesday in Saitama.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 12, 2021
Japan reignites World Cup campaign with win over Australia
A late own goal put the Samurai Blue ahead at Saitama Stadium, securing a much-needed three points for embattled head coach Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 7, 2021
Samurai Blue challenge awaits Japan's young stars after missing Olympic podium
A bawling Takefusa Kubo was all you had to see to understand the impact of Japan's 3-1 loss to Mexico on Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 6, 2021
Mexico shatters Japan's hopes of soccer bronze with 3-1 thrashing
Mexico dominated Japan in the men's soccer bronze-medal game on Friday night, ending the host nation's hope of a first Olympic medal in 53 years with a 3-1 win at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 3, 2021
Resilient Japan loses in extra time to Spain, missing chance at historic final
A late goal by Real Madrid star Marco Asensio set up a Friday meeting between Hajime Moriyasu's side and Mexico with the bronze medal at stake.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 1, 2021
Japan confident heading into Olympic soccer semifinal against Spain
After squeaking past New Zealand, the team appeared unfazed by the down-to-the-wire drama, because, at the end of the day, winning was the ultimate goal in the knockout stage.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
After monumental win over Mexico, Japan sets sights on men's soccer medal
Sunday's encounter at Saitama Stadium, where attacking midfielders Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan lit up the Mexican defense, has Japan eyeing the podium.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 22, 2021
Hajime Moriyasu looks to Europe-based players for Olympic soccer success
Half of Japan's 18-man squad for the Tokyo Games are based overseas, adding experience to a team hoping to win its first-ever gold medal when the postponed event kicks off next month.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 21, 2021
Challenging groups await Japan's men's and women's teams at Olympics
Hajime Moriyasu's men will face France, Mexico and South Africa, while Asako Takakura's Nadeshiko Japan were grouped with Canada, Great Britain and Chile.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Apr 2, 2021
Prospects looking brighter for Japan's senior and Olympic squads
To say that the last week was a good one for followers of Japan's men's teams is somewhat of an understatement.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Mar 26, 2021
Japan-South Korea rivalry lives on after Samurai Blue's emphatic win
Hajime Moriyasu's men impressed with a dominating attack in their first full-strength encounter against the Taeguk Warriors since August 2011.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 18, 2021
Samurai Blue squad announced as JFA prepares for protective 'bubble'
Japan will host archrival South Korea in a March 25 friendly at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium before facing Mongolia in a World Cup qualifier on March 30.

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