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http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200706290152.htmlThe associations have introduced tough restrictions on foreign students because they are trouncing the Japanese athletes in sports such as the ekiden relay marathon, basketball and table tennis.
The restrictions followed protests from Japanese fans who say the superior ability of the foreign students is making the sporting events dull.
Doctor Stop wrote:I see. It's an international match, so ringers of foreign heritage and of ability superior to native Japanese are officially sanctioned.
Doctor Stop wrote:I see. It's an international match, so ringers of foreign heritage and of ability superior to native Japanese are officially sanctioned.The associations have introduced tough restrictions on foreign students because they are trouncing the Japanese athletes in sports such as the ekiden relay marathon, basketball and table tennis.
The restrictions followed protests from Japanese fans who say the superior ability of the foreign students is making the sporting events dull.
http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200706290152.html
The thing that's really eating at them is that Mike smells like butter and they don't have any scones.gboothe wrote:Naw, Doc. I'm sure they want to follow your point on this and ban them for eternity, if not longer, but since the whole family is no longer FGs and are now bona fide Japanese citizens, they don't have a way to get at them. You gotta know this is hurting their special samurai spirit deep!
Despite playing in the J.League's second division, Mike Havenaar has drawn the eye of Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni. And not just because the Japanese national of Dutch descent stands at 1.94 meters. Havenaar, the son of former J.Leaguer Dirk "Dido" Havenaar, has helped Ventforet Kofu earn promotion to the first division, netting a J2-leading 19 goals in 30 games.
On Nov. 7, Havenaar recorded his first career hat-trick as Kofu defeated Giravanz Kitakyushu at home 6-0. A week later, a 2-0 victory at Tochigi SC clinched at least third place and a jump to J1 for next season. In the 37th minute game against Kitakyushu, Havenaar received the ball with his back to the goal. He skillfully turned and fired for his first goal. Two minutes later, he blasted in a left-footed from 30 meters out. "'Just shoot,' I thought, and the ball went in," Havenaar said. At 51 minutes, receiving a cross from his right, he used his height to successfully head in another and complete the hat-trick. Showing the confidence of one with the wind at his back, he declared, "I want to beat the team's J2 record," referring to the 21 goals scored by Brazilian Bare in 2005.
The oldest son of Dirk, who became goalkeeper coach for Japan and obtained Japanese citizenship after his playing days, Havenaar has experience playing for the Japan under-20 team. He made his J1 debut with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2006. But limited playing time hampered his opportunity to enhance his skills. He moved on loan for one season to Avispa Fukuoka, where he scored seven goals in 26 matches.
The turning point of his career came last season, when he was loaned to J2 Sagan Tosu and became a regular in the lineup, scoring 16 goals in 33 matches. A full transfer landed him at Kofu this season, where, instead of being the gangly teenager whose only advantage was his height, he has transformed into a dangerous striker. "He's become the type of player you would want to see in J1," Ventforet coach Kazuo Uchida said.
His big game against Giravanz was witnessed from the stands by a national team coach and a staff member from the Japan Football Association. Zaccheroni prefers large-sized forwards and has experience developing them with AC Milan and Udinese of Italy's Serie A, such as 1.91-meter German international Oliver Bierhoff. Havenaar looks to fit the bill just right.
Doctor Stop wrote:I see. It's an international match, so ringers of foreign heritage and of ability superior to native Japanese are officially sanctioned.The associations have introduced tough restrictions on foreign students because they are trouncing the Japanese athletes in sports such as the ekiden relay marathon, basketball and table tennis.
The restrictions followed protests from Japanese fans who say the superior ability of the foreign students is making the sporting events dull.
http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200706290152.html
IparryU wrote:my nephew is in basketball club and i told him to watch NBA matches and use the US 3 point line when he practices so he can out perform the other kids. He asked why NBA and not JapFakeBA and I told him watch a game or two and you will figure out quick.
Screwed-down Hairdo wrote:Fuck playing skills. Why would you want to try your hand in the NBA when you could become a star in the BJ League?
I know which one appeals to me the most...
Easily done. The home court for the BJ league is in 2 Chome....IparryU wrote:well... i would drop the ball for a bj anyday... BJ league it is...
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