1.  After Japanese striker Takuya Takagi hit the crossbar with his attempt, Alexandersson knocked in his to give Sweden the victory.

2.  Japanese striker Naohiro Takahara returned to Japan on Friday after his one-year loan deal was terminated by Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors.

3.  Takahara is the second Japanese striker to be released by an overseas club in the last month.

4.  Cash-strapped South American champions Boca Juniors have turned down the opportunity to buy Japanese international striker Naohiro Takahara.

5.  Japanese striker Atsushi Yanagisawa has fractured his left hand but will still be able to play, a report said Wednesday.

6.  Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura will return to Genoa on Monday after spending a night in hospital here following his debut in the Italian league against AC Milan.

7.  Logrones also want to sign Japanese striker Kazu Miura.