Gamba Osaka continue to build adding Kazumichi Takagi

Gamba Osaka continue to build on their squad as they have added Kazumichi Takagi from Shimizu S-Pulse. The twenty-eight year defender earned his first cap for Japan this past summer and will make a strong impression on Gamba's backline.

Kazumichi Takagi and Ryuta Tsuzuki called up for Blue Samurai

Due to recent injuries Takeshi Okada has called Shimizu S-Pulse defender Kazumichi Takagi and Urawa Red Diamonds 'keeper Ryuta Tsuzuki to the Blue Samurai for the upcoming friendly against Syria.

Oita Trinita wins J-League Cup

Daiki Takamatsu 高松 大樹, twice capped for Japan, scored with twenty two minutes to lead Ōita to a 2-0 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse to capture the "Yamazaki Nabisco" League Cup. Trinita's defending was in fine form and S-Pa could not get started, losing their second consecutive final. Nineteen year-old Mu Kanazaki 金崎夢生 (pictured below) continues to warrant a call-up to the Blue Samurai's per his work in the Ōita midfield and created numerous



scoring opportunities. As the match was winding down Brazilian veteran Ueslei added the second goal to bring the match to its final 2-0 score.