International Friendly 22 March 2013 Japan versus Canada

In 2001, Canada and Japan squared off in Confederations Cup action; the Samurai Blue ended the day 3-0 victors. This March the nations return to the pitch for a friendly affair in Doha, the Qatari capital.

This match, utilized as a tune-up, will help ready a Japan squad that four days later plays Jordan, needing only a win versus its Asian rival to book a place at the 2014 World Cup.

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