Japan goalie's save denies China
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February 7, 2010, Sunday
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CHINA missed a late penalty in a goalless draw with World Cup-bound Japan in the opening match of the East Asian championship yesterday.
Seigo Narazaki saved Yang Hao's spot kick brilliantly to salvage a point for the hosts but the result will increase pressure on beleaguered Japan coach Takeshi Okada.
The Blue Samurai were once again booed from the pitch in freezing Tokyo after a similar reaction to their 0-0 draw with Venezuela in a home friendly last week.
"We have to accept the jeering," Okada said. "Improving the team is my job and I think we have improved.
"We created several chances and defensively we were very solid. The booing we have to use to motivate us."
Japan's best chance came in the 54th minute when right back Atsuto Uchida smashed a shot against the post after a strong run but moments later China was almost gifted the lead.
Rong Hao's cross from the left was spilled by Narazaki and almost dribbled over the line before defender Tulio hooked the ball clear.
Earlier, Aya Miyama and Yukari Kinga scored in each half to lead Japan's women to a 2-0 win over China.
Seigo Narazaki saved Yang Hao's spot kick brilliantly to salvage a point for the hosts but the result will increase pressure on beleaguered Japan coach Takeshi Okada.
The Blue Samurai were once again booed from the pitch in freezing Tokyo after a similar reaction to their 0-0 draw with Venezuela in a home friendly last week.
"We have to accept the jeering," Okada said. "Improving the team is my job and I think we have improved.
"We created several chances and defensively we were very solid. The booing we have to use to motivate us."
Japan's best chance came in the 54th minute when right back Atsuto Uchida smashed a shot against the post after a strong run but moments later China was almost gifted the lead.
Rong Hao's cross from the left was spilled by Narazaki and almost dribbled over the line before defender Tulio hooked the ball clear.
Earlier, Aya Miyama and Yukari Kinga scored in each half to lead Japan's women to a 2-0 win over China.
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