Tag: Asian Cup
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SAMARAI BLUE BIDS FAREWELL TO NEWCASTLE
The Samurai Blue has bid farewell to Newcastle for now, with a small crowd gathering to see players, following their light training run this morning. Last night, Japan was in cruise control against Palestine. “Out it comes to Kagawa … and it’s deflected in for the second goal.” Kagawa turned provider after the break, as…
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JAPANESE TOURISTS FIRE FORT SCRATCHLEY’S GUNS IN GOODWILL GESTURE
More than 70 years after Japanese submarines shelled Newcastle during World War Two, there’s been a goodwill gesture showing how the past has well and truly been put to rest. Japanese tourists, visiting for the Asian Cup, were today given the chance to fire Fort Scratchley’s guns.
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EXPRESS PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR ASIAN CUP
Newcastle Council is encouraging those heading to Asian Cup games to use public transport, to minimise parking and traffic congestion at Hunter Stadium. Express buses will begin tomorrow for the city’s first game, between Japan and Palestine. “There’s been a lot of work going into the transport plan and we’re very pleased for the first…
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DAVID CARNEY TELLS US WHO HE THINKS CAN WIN THE ASIAN CUP
Japan and Palestine have arrived in Newcastle to prepare for Monday’s Asian Cup clash at Hunter Stadium. As part of our coverage of the tournament, NBN News spoke to Jets midfielder and former Socceroo, David Carney, about which sides can win the silverware.
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UAE RATES CBUS STADIUM WAS WORLD CLASS
The United Arab Emirates soccer team says, C-BUS stadium is one of the best places in the world to train. Players from the rich Middle Eastern country have been based on the Gold Coast ahead of the Asian Cup. And in a boost for tourism, they’re keen to return for a holiday.
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ASIAN CUP PAYS OFF FOR CESSNOCK
Cessnock is expected to reap financial rewards from hosting one of Asia’s top football teams, with an estimated $3-million to be injected into the local economy. Japan is three days into its stay, and today took on a local club in preparation for the Asian Cup.
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CESSNOCK’S SPORTSGROUND COMPETITION READY
Japan, the defending Asian Cup Champions have arrived at their temporary home in the Hunter Valley. It comes as the finishing touches are being placed on Cessnock’s sportground, ahead of an international charity match tomorrow night.
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DEFENDING ASIAN CUP CHAMPIONS TO TRAIN AT CESSNOCK
Defending champions Japan have chosen Cessnock as their base for next year’s Asian Cup. The Blue Samarai will arrive on the 3rd of January and train out of Baddeley Park, before facing Palestine at Hunter Stadium on January 12.