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World Cup 2010, Paraguay Vs. Japan: Takeshi Okada Bring On Second Striker With Shinji Okazaki

by Richard Farley
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Japan coach Takeshi Okada has surprisingly subbed-off Daisuke Matsui, responsible for Japan’s best chance and the creation of another for Keisuke Honda, bringing on Shinji Okazaki, moving to a set-up that features two players who play predominantly as strikers.

Yoshito Okubo was a surprise starter for Okada and was joined by Okazaki in the 6th minute.

Japan and Paraguay are currently tied 0-0 in the 80th minute.

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