World Cup 2002 : Japan beats Russia 1-0
YOKOHAMA, Jun. 9, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Japan defeated Russia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday night at the International Stadium Yokohama.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with a saving goal by Japanese midfielder Junichi Inamoto in the 51st minute.
The result put the Japanese top of Group H with 4 points. Russia is second with 3 points. In their last game, Japan will meet Tunisia at the International Stadium Yokohama on June 14, while Russia will face Belgium.
Fixtures and Results : Group H
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Overview
Japan at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1998)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Russia at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1994)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Japan
1:0
Russia
1:0 (0:0)
- 9 June 2002
- 20:30
- Yokohama
Group H
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 4 |
| Russia | 3 |
 Belgium | 1 |
 Tunisia | 0 |
Matches
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