Yoshida plays in Japan win

3:29pm Thursday 6th September 2012 in Saints News

Maya Yoshida Maya Yoshida

Maya Yoshida played the full 90 minutes as Japan defeat United Arab Emirates 1-0 in a friendly in Niigata.

The new Saints signing was at the heart of the Japanese defence as they warmed up for their home World Cup qualifier against Iraq next Tuesday with a win.

However, the £2m man and his colleagues were made to work hard for the result, which was sealed thanks to a close range header from Mike Havenaar on 69 minutes.

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said: “The result was important but equally important was to measure where we are before the Iraq game.

“There was positives and negatives to take from tonight but we can go away and analyse the performance now. It was important to check the condition of the team and individual players.”

Manchester United’s Shinji Kagawa, who started against Saints last weekend before being taken off in the second half, was hauled off at half time.

Comments(8)

Dickosfc says...
3:54pm Thu 6 Sep 12

Get ready for Arsenal Yoshida!!

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St Retford says...
4:42pm Thu 6 Sep 12

Have THAT, UAE.

His name is Yoshida
He's a Southampton Defender...

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hedge end bob says...
5:35pm Thu 6 Sep 12

Bring the winning habit home yoshi, cant wait for you to start.

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Simpleasthat says...
6:53pm Thu 6 Sep 12

This guy looks a great signing. check out his goal of the season in the Dutch league at http://youtu.be/Fyoh
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very simlar goal to Tadanari Lee's goal in the Asia Cup Final. Japanese players seem to have a great technique. Let's hope his defensive skills are equally as good.

Welcome Yoshida

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Alicesdad says...
9:10am Fri 7 Sep 12

St Retford wrote:
Have THAT, UAE.

His name is Yoshida
He's a Southampton Defender...
Well put, says it all.

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Flashin the pan says...
9:26am Sat 8 Sep 12

He won't have much impact on Arsenal's strike force though, if he plays.
4-0 to Arsenal and a stroll around the park for their strikers.

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Flashin the pan says...
9:27am Sat 8 Sep 12

He won't have much impact on Arsenal's strike force though, if he plays.
4-0 to Arsenal and a real stroll around the park for their strikers.

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Flashin the pan says...
9:38am Sat 8 Sep 12

Remember the big match on tomorrow 4.00pm, a big crowd, lots of quality football and a team packed with star players.. the team you love to hate!
If you want to see some great football with plenty of goals just watch Pompey.

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