Toshinobu Katsuya
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Katsuya was educated at and played for Shimabara Commerce High School and Osaka University of Commerce. After graduating in 1984, he joined Japan Soccer League side Honda. He was selected Best Eleven in 1985–86 and 1986–87. But he moved to fellow JSL side Nissan Motors (later ''Yokohama Marinos'') in 1991. He was transferred to Júbilo Iwata in 1994, then to Cerezo Osaka in 1998, and retired from the game at the end of the 1998 season. National team career In September 1985, Katsuya was selected Japan national team for 1986 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on September 22, he debuted against Hong Kong. He also played 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Summer Olympics qualification in 1987. In 1992, Katsuya was selected Japan for the first time in 5 years. He was a member of the Japan won the 1992 Asian Cup. He played 3 matches in the competition. In 1993, he was also selecte ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nagasaki Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Nagasaki Prefecture has a population of 1,314,078 (1 June 2020) and has a geographic area of 4,130 Square kilometre, km2 (1,594 sq mi). Nagasaki Prefecture borders Saga Prefecture to the northeast. Nagasaki is the capital and largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture, with other major cities including Sasebo, Nagasaki, Sasebo, Isahaya, Nagasaki, Isahaya, and Ōmura, Nagasaki, Ōmura. Nagasaki Prefecture is located in western Kyūshū with a territory consisting of many mainland peninsulas centered around Ōmura Bay, as well as islands and archipelagos including Tsushima Island, Tsushima and Iki Island, Iki in the Korea Strait and the Gotō Islands in the East China Sea. Nagasaki Prefecture is known for its century-long Nanban trade, trading history with the Europeans and as the sole place of direct trade and exchange between Japan and the outside world during the ''Sakoku'' period. Nagasaki Prefecture is h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1997 J
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1993 Japan V Iraq Football Match
In the final round of matches of the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC), final round of Asian qualification for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Japan national football team, Japan and Iraq national football team, Iraq drew 2–2 in Doha, Qatar. If Japan had won the match, they would have qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Instead, Japan finished third in their group, allowing their arch-rivals South Korea national football team, South Korea to qualify instead. The Japanese refer to the match as the "Agony of Doha" (), whereas South Koreans, because South Korea national football team, the country's national football team only qualified in the final minutes of this match, refers to it as the "Miracle of Doha" (). The failure to qualify for the World Cup, and the dramatic way in which it happened, caused great disappointment for Japanese fans. Football had become very popular in Japan with the launch of the professional J.League earlier that year and the team had never been ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Satoshi Tsunami
is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is the current assistant manager Japan Football League club of Briobecca Urayasu. He played for Japan national team. His son Yuta Tsunami is also a footballer. Club career Tsunami was a product of Yomiuri (later ''Verdy Kawasaki'') youth system. He joined Japan Soccer League side Yomiuri in 1980. The club won the champions in Japan Soccer League 5 times, JSL Cup 3 times and Emperor's Cup 3 times. This was golden era in club history. He was also selected Best Eleven 3 times (1982, 1983 and 1984). In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. However he lost opportunity to play after that. Toward the end of his career, he played for Avispa Fukuoka (1996–1997) and Bellmare Hiratsuka (1997–1998). He retired in 1998. He played 267 games and scored 5 goals in the league. National team career Tsunami was capped 78 times and scored 2 goals for the Japanese national team between 1980 and 1995. He ma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1994 FIFA World Cup Qualification (AFC)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Asian zone ( AFC). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article '' 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification''. A total of 29 teams entered the competition. The Asian zone was allocated 2 places (out of 24) in the final tournament. There were two rounds of play: *First Round: The teams were divided into 6 groups of 4 or 5 teams each, although Myanmar and Nepal withdrew after playing no matches. The teams would play against each other twice. The group winners would advance to the Final Round. *Final Round: The 6 teams would play against each other once in Qatar. The group winner and runner-up would qualify. First round Group A ''Iraq'' advanced to the Final Round. Group B ''Iran'' advanced to the Final Round. Group C ''North Korea'' advanced to the Final Round. Group D ''South Korea'' advanced to the Final Round. Group E ''Saudi Arabia'' advanced to the Fina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Football At The 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's Qualification
The men's qualification for the 1988 Summer Olympics. Qualified teams *Automatically qualified ** ''(as hosts)'' *Europe (UEFA) ** ** ** ** ** *Africa ( CAF) ** ** ** *Asia ( AFC) ** ** *North and Central America (CONCACAF) ** (replaces ) ** *South America (CONMEBOL) ** ** *Oceania ( OFC) ** Qualifications UEFA (Europe) The European Qualifiers for the 1988 Summer Olympics tournament took place between 12 November 1986 and 31 May 1988. Italy, Sweden, Soviet Union, West Germany and Yugoslavia gained qualification to the Olympic tournament. CONMEBOL (South America) The South American Pre-Olympic tournament was held over a total of three groups from 18 April to 3 May 1987 in Bolivia, and saw Argentina and Brazil qualify. CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) The CONCACAF qualifying rounds and Pre-Olympic tournament was held from 25 January 1987 to 14 February 1988, and saw Mexico and United States qualify. On 30 June 1988, FIFA banned Mexico from all competitions ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Football At The 1986 Asian Games
Football (soccer), Football at the 1986 Asian Games was held in Seoul, South Korea from 20 September to 5 October 1986. Singapore was forced to withdraw as their team was unable to get visas to enter South Korea. Medalists Squads Results Preliminary round Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group D ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Knockout round Quarterfinals ---- ---- ---- Semifinals ---- Bronze medal match Gold medal match Final standing References RSSSF {{1986 in Japanese football Football at the 1986 Asian Games, 1986 Asian Games events Football at the Asian Games, 1986 1986 in Asian football, Asian Games International association football competitions hosted by South Korea, 1986 Asian Games 1986 in South Korean football ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hong Kong National Football Team
The Hong Kong national football team () represents Hong Kong in international association football, football and is controlled by the Hong Kong Football Association, the governing body for football in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was the first in Asia to hold the AFC Asian Cup in 1956 and won third place, and was also semi-finalist in 1964. Hong Kong did not qualify for another AFC tournament until 2023 AFC Asian Cup, 2023. They had never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and its biggest celebrated victory was the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) where Hong Kong produced a China v Hong Kong (1985), 2–1 upset win against China which resulted in Hong Kong qualifying for the second rounds of qualification. Hong Kong has qualified for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship six times in 1995, 1998, 2003, 2010, 2019 and 2022. History Establishment and pre-WWII era Before Hong Kong became a member of FIFA in 1954, Hong Kong began playing in the Hong Kong–Macau Interport tournament in 19 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1986 FIFA World Cup Qualification (AFC)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Asian zone ( AFC). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article ''1986 FIFA World Cup qualification''. A total of 28 AFC teams entered the competition. However, Chinese Taipei were assigned to the Oceanian zone instead. The Asian zone was allocated 2 places (out of 24) in the final tournament. Asia's automatic qualifying berths were taken by Iraq and Korea Republic. Tournament Structure The 27 teams were divided into 2 zones, based on geographical considerations. Zone A had 13 teams (teams from West Asia) and Zone B had 14 teams (teams from East Asia). There would be three rounds of play in each zone: *First Round: The teams were divided into 4 groups of 3 or 4 teams each. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would advance to the Second Round. *Second Round: The 4 teams in each zone were paired up to play knockout matches on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1986–87 Japan Soccer League
Statistics of Japan Soccer League for the 1986–87 season. First Division Despite moving to Kashiwa, Chiba and a soccer-specific stadium of their own, Hitachi did not adjust well and were relegated in bottom place, the first drop for the former champions. Matsushita, despite having more victories than relegation rivals Yamaha, had more losses as well and thus joined Hitachi. Second Division Sumitomo returned to the top flight at the first time of asking, followed by Toyota Motors, who had been struggling since their 1977 relegation and came close to dropping out of the League. TDK and the Kyoto Police Dept. team went back to the regional divisions; TDK would not return to the second tier until 2021. First stage East West Second stage Promotion Group Relegation Group =East= =West= =9th-16th Place Playoff= ReferencesJapan - List of final tables (RSSSF) {{DEFAULTSORT:1986-87 Japan Soccer League Japan Soccer League seasons 1987 in Japanese football 1986 in Jap ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1985–86 Japan Soccer League
Statistics of Japan Soccer League for the 1985–86 season. First Division Led by their star player Yasuhiko Okudera, who had returned to the club after successful periods in Europe, Furukawa Electric won their second title. Okudera became the first widely recognized professional Japanese player. Sumitomo and ANA Yokohama were relegated after one season in the top division. Second Division No relegation took place for a second wave of expansion that would bring the division's number of clubs to 16. First Stage East West Second stage Promotion Group Relegation Group =East= =West= =7-12 Playoff= ReferencesJapan - List of final tables (RSSSF) {{DEFAULTSORT:1985-86 Japan Soccer League Japan Soccer League seasons 1985 in Japanese football 1986 in Japanese football Japan Soccer League , or JSL, was the top flight association football league in Japan between 1965 and 1992, and was the precursor to the current professional league, the J.League. JSL was the se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Association Football
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who primarily use their feet to propel the ball around a rectangular field called a pitch. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposition by moving the ball beyond the goal line into a rectangular framed goal defended by the opposing side. Traditionally, the game has been played over two 45 minute halves, for a total match time of 90 minutes. With an estimated 250 million players active in over 200 countries, it is considered the world's most popular sport. The game of association football is played in accordance with the Laws of the Game, a set of rules that has been in effect since 1863 with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) maintaining them since 1886. The game is played with a football that is in circumference. The two teams compete to get the ball into the other team's goal (between the posts and under t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |