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Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?
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As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way
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Kevin Muscat bows out of Melbourne Victory with loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima score late to defeat Melbourne Victory
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima sign Besart Berisha from Melbourne Victory
The A-League has lost perhaps its greatest striker after Besart Berisha secured a lucrative move to Japan.
Teerasil Dangda to join Sanfrecce Hiroshima after clash with JDT
Teerasil Dangda will become the second Thai international in the J.League's top tier next year having sealed a one-year loan with Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Masato Kudo leaves Whitecaps after one season, returns to J-League
Masato Kudo has left the Vancouver Whitecaps after one season to sign with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan.
Takuma Asano impressing for Sanfrecce ahead of Arsenal move
Arsenal announced an agreement earlier this month to buy the Japan international but the transfer is still pending a medical and regulatory processes.
Arsenal edging closer to Takuma Asano signing from Sanfrecce - source
Asano, 21, claimed on Thursday that the Gunners have been in contact with him over a move to the Emirates Stadium.
Takuma Asano claims Arsenal have approached him about transfer
According to reports in the Japanese media, Asano, 21, has been the subject of a bid from the Gunners.
Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 12 | +8 | 25 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 12 | +10 | 23 |
| 3 | Kashima Antlers | 12 | +4 | 22 |
| 4 | FC Tokyo | 12 | +4 | 21 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | +5 | 20 |
| 6 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 12 | +8 | 19 |
| 7 | Nagoya Grampus | 12 | -1 | 19 |
| 8 | Gamba Osaka | 12 | 0 | 18 |
| 9 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 10 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 12 | +2 | 16 |
| 11 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 11 | +2 | 16 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 12 | 0 | 16 |
| 13 | Jubilo Iwata | 12 | +1 | 14 |
| 14 | Kashiwa Reysol | 11 | -2 | 14 |
| 15 | Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | +1 | 13 |
| 16 | Albirex Niigata | 12 | -4 | 13 |
| 17 | Shonan Bellmare | 12 | -7 | 10 |
| 18 | Kyoto Sanga | 12 | -9 | 9 |
| 19 | Sagan Tosu | 12 | -10 | 8 |
| 20 | Consadole Sapporo | 12 | -12 | 8 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Yuki Ohashi | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 15 | Shuto Nakano | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 13 | Naoto Arai | 2 | 11 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Tsukasa Shiota.. | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 19 | Sho Sasaki | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 1 | Keisuke Osako | 0 | 12 | 0 |