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Eight of Japan's 23 outfield players ply their trade in the Bundesliga, yet the Samurai Blue are in position to knock Germany out of the World Cup.

Having shocked four—time world champions germany, japan lacked spark for large parts of today's match against a costa rica side who themselves had been hammered 7—0 by spain. the only goal of the game came in the 81st minute with a deflected strike. and it was costa rica's first shot on target at this world cup. let's speak to dan orlowitz, sports writer for the japan times. what do you thinkjapanese fans are going to make of this? a topsy—turvy tournament for them. it going to make of this? a topsy-turvy tournament for them.— tournament for them. it certainly has been- — tournament ...

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