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SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) scheduled for an international friendly with Paraguay in June
08 February 2018
Japan Football Association would like to announce that SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) are now scheduled to play against Paraguay at an undetermined location on Tuesday 12 June.
Outline of International Friendly Match (Tuesday 12 June)
Date:
Tuesday 12 June 2018
Kick-off time:
TBC
Venue:
Undetermined location in Europe
Match:
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Paraguay National Team
TV broadcast:
TBC
[Reference] Opponents Data
Paraguay National Team
・FIFA Ranking as of 18 January 2018: 31st
・Japan’s past record against Paraguay: 2 wins 2 losses 4 draws (5 goals scored, 7 against)
| 20/09/1995 | ● 1-2 | 95 Descente adidas Match (Tokyo, Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| 17/05/1998 | △ 1-1 | Kirin Cup Soccer ’98（Tokyo, Japan） |
| 02/07/1999 | ● 0-4 | Copa America ’99 Group Stage (Asuncion, Paraguay) |
| 01/07/2001 | ○ 2-0 | Kirin Cup Soccer 2001 (Sapporo, Japan) |
| 11/06/2003 | △ 0-0 | Kirin Cup Soccer 2003 (Saitama, Japan) |
| 27/05/2008 | △ 0-0 | Kirin Cup Soccer 2008 (Saitama, Japan) |
| 29/06/2010 | △ 0-0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of 16 (Pretoria, South Africa) |
| 04/09/2010 | ○ 1-0 | Kirin Challenge Cup 2010 (Yokohama, Japan) |
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