11.  It was also speculated he would take over as Japanese national coach from compatriot Philippe Troussier.

12.  Japanese coach Takeshi Okada took the loss hard.

13.  Japanese coach Shu Kamo was in praise for the Argetine team.

14.  Japanese coach Takeshi Okada was only left with a dour look.

15.  Japanese coach Toshimitsu Kawachi echoed that, saying he hoped his team would do well enough in early games to earn a meeting with the Americans.

16.  Japanese coach Takeshi Okada views the Kirin Cup as an important step in putting together his team, ahead of the World Cup, the JFA said.

17.  Japanese coach Shu Kamo gave credit to his team for fast soccer.

18.  Japanese coach Takeshi Okada declared his disappointment.

19.  Japanese coach Takeshi Okada said he wanted to test the ability of the younger players before choosing the team Japan will send to France in June.

20.  Kiyo Mori will be the first Japanese coach to have a fulltime job in the World League of American Fooball.