Japan booked their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup via a 1-1 draw with Sweden, who also qualified for the last 32. The post Moriyasu: Japan want to inspire Asian teams with World Cup display appeared first on SoccerNews.
Livingston striker Tete Yengi has put scoring on his "dream" debut for World Cup-bound Australia against Switzerland down to being "a long guy". The 25-year-old had scored only twice in 23 games last season with a Livingston side rooted to the bottom of the Scottish Premiership by the time he joined Machida Zelvia on loan in January. Since then, he contributed six goals in 22 appearances as his new side finished third in Japan's East Region - and reached the final of the Asian Champions League.
Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi included in final 26-man squadJoe Gauci, Kye Rowles, Brandon Borrello and Martin Boyle miss outThe Socceroos have named two uncapped attackers in their World Cup squad for this month’s World Cup, as coach Tony Popovic rolls the dice in a bid to find an attacking spark.Winger Cristian Volpato, the former Italy youth international, has been rushed into the squad after the paperwork allowing his change of allegiance was only completed in the past week. Towering striker Tete Yengi has also won a place after a strong year with Japanese club Machida Zelvia. Continue reading...
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