ブラジルワールドカップ組み合わせ 日本の初戦はコートジボワール、ついでギリシャ、コロンビア

2014年にブラジルで開催される、サッカーFIFAワールドカップのグループリーグの抽選会が12月7日、ブラジルで行われた。
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2014年にブラジルで開催される、サッカーFIFAワールドカップのグループリーグの抽選会が日本時間の12月7日深夜よりブラジルで行われた。日本はグループCに入り、コートジボワール、ギリシャ、コロンビアの順で戦うことが決まった。相手は現時点で、いずれも日本よりFIFAランキングは上位。

日程は6月14日にレシフェでコートジボワール戦、19日にナタルでギリシャ戦、24日にクイアバでコロンビア戦ということになる。

グループA ブラジル、クロアチア、メキシコ、カメルーン

グループB スペイン、オランダ、オーストラリア、チリ

グループC コロンビア、ギリシャ、コートジボワール、日本

グループD ウルグアイ、コスタリカ、イングランド、イタリア

グループE スイス、エクアドル、フランス、ホンジュラス

グループF アルゼンチン、ボスニア・ヘルツェゴヴィナ、イラン、ナイジェリア

グループG ドイツ、ポルトガル、ガーナ、アメリカ

グループH ベルギー、アルジェリア、ロシア、韓国

ザッケローニ監督のコメント。

抽選のときは一喜一憂することなく見ようというのがスタンスなんですが、実際に決まって、これよりいい組に恵まれる可能性も、そうでない可能性もあったので、こんなものかなと思っています。南米の強豪(コロンビアのこと)と、アフリカの一番強いチーム(コートジボワール)に当たるのに対し、ヨーロッパでは一番ではないチーム(ギリシャ)が入ってきたといえます。もちろん、ギリシャもルーマニアともいい試合していましたから、過小評価するつもりはありません。

ブラジルW杯 組み合わせ抽選会
W杯サッカー抽選会/C組に入った日本(01 of20)
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2014年W杯サッカー1次リーグの組み合わせ抽選で、コロンビア、コートジボワール、ギリシャと同じC組に入った日本=6日、ブラジル・コスタドサウイペ (credit:時事)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(02 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke holds up the name of Japan during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(03 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Group A containing Brazil, Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon is displayed on the big screen on stage during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(04 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: The coaches of the national football teams of the 32 nations that have qualified for the 2014 World Cup Finals pose on stage with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter after the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(05 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque greets Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on stage after the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(06 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Group G containing Germany, Portugal, Ghana and USA is displayed on the big screen on stage behind the draw assistants, Fernanda Lima and FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(07 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Group F containing Argentina,Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria is displayed on the big screen on stage behind the draw assistants, Fernanda Lima and FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(08 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Sir Geoff Hurst passes one of the draw balls to FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(09 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: England manager Roy Hodgson (C) speaks with FA Chairman Greg Dyke (R) as FA General Secretary Alex Horne looks on during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(10 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke holds up the name of Spain during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(11 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke holds up the name of Cote d\'Ivoire during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(12 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke holds up the name of Germany during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(13 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Draw assistant Cafu holds up the name of Brazil during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(14 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Draw assistants Fabio Cannavaro (L) and Sir Geoff Hurst shake hands during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(15 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Pele aplauds the audience before the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(16 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Hosts Fernanda Lima and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke speak to the audience before the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(17 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Bebeto performs his famous goal celebration with the official mascot, Fuleco during the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(18 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque places the World Cup trophy on a plinth on stage before the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(19 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter leaves the stage with Brazil President Dilma Rousseff before the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw(20 of20)
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COSTA DO SAUIPE, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: A tribute to Nelson Mandela is displayed on a screen as FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, Brazil President Dilma Rousseff and hosts Fernanda Lima and Rodrigo Hilbert stand on stage before the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Costa do Sauipe Resort on December 6, 2013 in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

結果をうけた、サッカージャーナリスト、評論家のツイート。

※日本の相手が、コートジボワール、ギリシャ、コロンビアに決まりました。みなさんはグループリーグ突破の可能性、その鍵はどこにあると思いますか?ご意見をお聞かせください。

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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)