内田篤人が地元誌の一面に 反撃の狼煙を上げたシャルケ

いまいち波に乗り切れていなかったシャルケだが、後半戦の初戦でHSVを一蹴。反撃の狼煙を上げたのは怪我から復帰したエース、フンテラールだ。試合後に発売された地元誌では内田篤人と共に一面を飾った。
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いまいち波に乗り切れていなかったシャルケだが、後半戦の初戦でHSVを一蹴。反撃の狼煙を上げたのは怪我から復帰したエース、フンテラールだ。試合後に発売された地元誌では内田篤人と共に一面を飾った。

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■キャプテンマークを巻いたエースの咆哮

ルール地方の地元誌「RevierSport」(2014年1月27日付)の一面を飾った写真は、左腕に固く白いキャプテンマークを巻いて背に白く大きく背番号25を刻むフンテラールと、満面の笑みを浮かべて彼に駆け寄る内田篤人だった。

「Traumstart fur Huntelaar and Co.」(2014年1月27日付Kicker誌)

「フンテラールと仲間たちにとって夢のようなスタート」

内田が外をムダ走りする。ファルファンが鋭いクロスを上げる。ボールの先のフンテラールがヘッドで突き刺した。前半34分、まさに号砲と呼ぶに相応しい一撃だった。誰もが待ちわびたエースの咆哮と帰還を、仲間が祝福する。

シャルケはブンデスリーガ後半戦初戦を、ハンブルクのアウェイで戦う。試合に臨むにあたり、単純に前半戦終了時の順位だけを見ればシャルケが優勢のように見えた。シャルケは7位で、HSVは14位である。

それでもHSVとの第1戦は3-3のドローで終え、前半戦を通した戦いも波に乗れないなど、どこか安心し切れない、というのがシャルケを取り巻く人たちの正直なところだったろう。

それはブックメーカー「Tipico」のオッズ「HSVの勝利:2.9倍 ドロー:3.4倍 シャルケの勝利2.5倍」にも現れている。賭博屋の予想の向こうに、ゲームを取り巻く人々の心理が見え隠れする。

■ボランチとしてのボアテング

フンテラールを別とすれば、HSVとの一戦で目を引いたのはいわゆる「8番」としてのボアテングだ。前半戦は主にトップ下、そしてワントップで起用されることの多かったボアテングは、この試合でノイシュテッターとともにDoppelsechs(ダブルボランチ)を形成する。

右のボランチでプレーしたボアテングは、ビルドアップで実力を発揮した。最終ラインから積極的にボールを受け、攻撃をリードしていく。前半途中には、相手ボランチのアースランを後方へと釣り、スペースを空けて内田からトップ下マイヤーへの見事な縦パスを引き出した。オフ・ザ・ボールでも効果的な動きを見せる。ボアテングがボランチに入ることで、シャルケはより多彩な攻撃を仕掛けられるようになった。

しかし難点もある。ボアテングは攻撃面では申し分ないのだが、不慣れなところもあるのだろう、このポジションでのディフェンス能力が若干不安定である。内田がかろうじてクリアしたものの、ヘッドでの繋ぎの部分では、連係面での不足を露呈してしまう。

スコアの上ではリードしながら、シャルケは再三相手の左SHチャルハノルの進入に手を焼いた。より一層、右サイドに相手の攻撃の圧力がかかってしまっていた。37分、FWジョンを倒して内田が受けたイエローは、そのことと無縁ではないだろう。

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■次節は真価が問われる一戦

いずれにせよ、フンテラールの復帰という輝きとともに、シャルケは未だ実験的要素も含んでいるのである。この先も諸刃の剣とでも呼ぶべきボアテングの「8番」が続いていくのかはわからないが、良くも悪くも発展途上、ということだ。

後半戦の初戦を3-0で快勝したシャルケは、次節をホームのルール地方はゲルゼンキルヒェンでボルフスブルクと戦う。

ボルフスブルクは、冬の移籍市場でチェルシーからベルギー代表ケヴィン・デ・ブルイネを獲得し2列目にさらに迫力を増した。後半戦初戦はハノーファーに1-3で敗れはしたものの、オリッチ、ジエゴ、アーノルドにデ・ブルイネを加えた攻撃陣がリーグ屈指であることは間違いない。

果たしてHSV戦は「夢のような」ゲームで終わってしまうのか、そうではないのか。フンテラールが戻り、ボアテングが「クラース・ヤン(・フンテラール)がいると僕たちは別のシャルケになる」と言い、ノイシュテッターが「(フンテラールが加わることで)僕たちはどんな相手でも倒すことが出来る」と言う、力強さを増したシャルケにとって、早くも真価が問われる一戦となりそうだ。

ボルフスブルク戦のあと、「ReviarSport」の一面を飾るのは、誰の笑顔になるのだろうか。

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BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - NOVEMBER 26: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke is challenged by Cristian Tanase of Steaua during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between FC Steaua Bucuristi and FC Schalke 04 at National Stadium on November 26, 2013 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - NOVEMBER 26: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke is seen during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between FC Steaua Bucuristi and FC Schalke 04 at National Stadium on November 26, 2013 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Steaua Bucuresti v FC Schalke 04 - UEFA Champions League(53 of71)
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BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - NOVEMBER 26: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke is challenged by Iasmin Latovlevici of Steaua during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between FC Steaua Bucuristi and FC Schalke 04 at National Stadium on November 26, 2013 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Steaua Bucuresti v FC Schalke 04 - UEFA Champions League(54 of71)
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BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - NOVEMBER 26: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke is challenged by Iasmin Latovlevici of Steaua during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between FC Steaua Bucuristi and FC Schalke 04 at National Stadium on November 26, 2013 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(55 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke applauds in front of the Schalke fans after the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(56 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida (front) of Schalke is challenged by Vaclav Kadlec of Frankfurt during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(57 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke controles the ball during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(58 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida (L) of Schalke is challenged by Bastian Oczipka during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(59 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke controles the ball during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(60 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke controles the ball during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(61 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke reacts during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eintracht Frankfurt v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(62 of71)
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 23: Atsuto Uchida (C) of Schalke celebrates his team\'s first goal with team mates Max Meyer (L) and Julian Draxler during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 at Commerzbank Arena on November 23, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Schalke 04 v Werder Bremen - Bundesliga(63 of71)
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GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 09: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen at Veltins-Arena on November 9, 2013 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Sascha Steinbach/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Chelsea v FC Schalke 04 - UEFA Champions League(64 of71)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Chelsea and FC Schalke 04 at Stamford Bridge on November 6, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Chelsea v FC Schalke 04 - UEFA Champions League(65 of71)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Chelsea and FC Schalke 04 at Stamford Bridge on November 6, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Chelsea v FC Schalke 04 - UEFA Champions League(66 of71)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Kevin De Bruyne of Chelsea and Atsuto Uchida of Schalke compete for a header during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Chelsea and FC Schalke 04 at Stamford Bridge on November 6, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Schalke 04 Training Session and Press Conference(67 of71)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Atsuto Uchida of FC Schalke in action during a training Session on November 5, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hertha BSC v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(68 of71)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 02: Hajime Hosogai (L) of Berlin and Atsuto Uchida of Schalke change jersey\'s after the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 at Olympiastadion on November 2, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hertha BSC v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga(69 of71)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 02: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 at Olympiastadion on November 2, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Schalke 04 v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga(70 of71)
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GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 26: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke signals during the Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund at Veltins-Arena on October 26, 2013 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Juergen Schwarz/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Schalke 04 v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga(71 of71)
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GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 26: Atsuto Uchida of Schalke (L) and Marco Reus of Dortmund fight for the ball for the ball during the Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund at Veltins-Arena on October 26, 2013 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Juergen Schwarz/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(01 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: The team of Japan comes together prior to the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(02 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium challenges Keisuke Honda of Japan during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(03 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Maya Yoshida of Japan (R) defends against Kevin Miralles of Belgium (L) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(04 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Kevin Miralles of Belgium celebrates the first goal during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(05 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Eij Kawashima of Japan looks dejected after the first goal of Belgium during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(06 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Hotaru Yamaguchi of Japan (R) challenges Eden Hazard of Belgium (L) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(07 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Maya Yoshida and Makoto Hasebe of Japan challenge Moussa Dembele of Belgium during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(08 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Gotoku Sakai of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(09 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Eiji Kawashima of Japan saves a ball against Kevin Miralles of Belgiumduring the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(10 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan (2nd L) scores the first goal against Toby Alderweireld of Belgium (L) and Daniel van Buyten of Belgium (R) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(11 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Yoichiro Kakitani of Japan (2nd L) scores the first goal againts Toby Alderweireld of Belgium (L), Daniel van Buyten (2nd R) and Simon Mignolet of Belgium (R) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(12 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Makoto Hasebe and Hiroki Sakai of Japan celebrate the first goal during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(13 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Masato Morishige of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(14 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Maya Yoshida of Japan challenges Moussa Dembele of Belgium during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(15 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates the second goal with Shinji Okazaki during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(16 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates the second goal with Shinji Okazaki (C) and Makoto Hasebe of Japan (R) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(17 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates the second goal with Shinji Okazaki (C), Makoto Hasebe of Japan (2nd R) and Yoichiro Kakitani (R) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(18 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Marouane Fellani of Belgium follows Shinji Kagawa of Japan during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(19 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Shinji Okazaki of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(20 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Shinji Okazaki of Japan scores the third goal against Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(21 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Shinji Okazaki of Japan (R) celebrates the second goal qith Makoto Hasebe of Japan (L) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(22 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Shinji Kagawa of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(23 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Hajime Hosogai of Japan (R) challenges Marouane Fellani of Belgium (L) during the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(24 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Keisuke Honda and Eiji Kawashima of Japan celebrate after the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. The match between Belgium and Japan ended 2-3. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(25 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: The team of Japan celebrates after winning the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. The match between Belgium and Japan ended 2-3. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(26 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Eiji Kawashima and Makoto Hasebe of Japan celebratre after the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. The match between Belgium and Japan ended 2-3. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(27 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: Shinji Kagawa of Japan (R) is congratulated after winning the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. The match between Belgium and Japan ended 2-3. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Belgium v Japan - International Friendly(28 of28)
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 19: The video screen shows the result of the international friendly match between Belgium and Japan at King Badouin stadium on November 19, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. The match between Belgium and Japan ended 2-3. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
サッカー親善試合 日本対オランダ 2013年11月16日
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(01 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: The team of Japan poses prior to the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(02 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Nigel de Jong of Netherlands is challenged by Shinji Okazaki of Japan during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(03 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Arjen Robben of Netherlands is chased by Yuto Nagatomo of Japan during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(04 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Rafael van der Vaart of Netherlands celebrates the first goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(05 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Rafael van der Vaart of Netherlands is challenged by Shinji Okazaki of Japan during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(06 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Nigel de Jong of Netherlands is challenged by Shinji Okazaki of Japan during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(07 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Arjen Robben of Netherlands celebrates the second goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(08 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Arjen Robben of Netherlands celebrates the second goal with teammate Rafael van der Vaart during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(09 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Arjen Robben of Netherlands celebrates the second goal with teammate Rafael van der Vaart during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(10 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Arjen Robben of Netherlands celebrates the second goal with teammates Rafael van der Vaart and Nigel de Jong during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team midfielder Rafael van der Vaart (C) leaps on November 16, 2013 after scoring against Japan past Japanese goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (R) during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(12 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Yuya Osako of Japan celebrates his team\'s first goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(13 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Yuya Osako of Japan celebrates his team\'s first goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team midfielder Rafael van der Vaart celebrates on November 16, 2013 after scoring against Japan during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team midfielder Rafael van der Vaart celebrates on November 16, 2013 after scoring against Japan during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team midfielder Rafael van der Vaart (L) leaps on November 16, 2013 after scoring against Japan past Japanese goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (2nd R) during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team forward Arjen Robben (L) celebrates with midfielder Rafael van der Vaart on November 16, 2013 after the latter scored against Japan during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team forward Arjen Robben celebrates on November 16, 2013 after scoring against Japan during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team forward Arjen Robben celebrates on November 16, 2013 after scoring against Japan during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team forward Arjen Robben scores against Japan on November 16, 2013 during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team midfielder Rafael van der Vaart scores against Japan on November 16, 2013 during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(22 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Rafael van der Vaart of Netherlands reacts during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
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Dutch national team midfielder Rafael van der Vaart (L) scores against Japan on November 16, 2013 during a World Cup 2014 friendly football match at the Cristal Arena in Genk. AFP PHOTO / ANP / ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN - netherlands out - (Photo credit should read ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(24 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Alberto Zaccheroni of Japan looks on during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(25 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring his team\'s second goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(26 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring his team\'s second goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(27 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring his team\'s second goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(28 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring his team\'s second goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(29 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring his team\'s second goal during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)
Netherlands v Japan - International Friendly(30 of30)
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GENK, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 16: Daryl Janmaat of Netherlands challenges Yuto Nagatamo of Japan during the International Friendly match between the Netherlands and Japan on November 16, 2013 in Genk, Belgium. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images,) (credit:Getty Images)