Japan Versus China

Look for blood.

Japan will face China tomorrow in what is expected to be a fierce fight. Personally, I don't think that the East Asian Championship has any weight whatsoever, but a decisive win over China and a good result against South Korea next week could be exactly what Japan needs to boost it's confidence after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Venezuela. Japan / China clashes have been downright dirty in the past, as evidence by the following youtube video from an East Asian Championship match 2 years ago.

Japan - China Kung Fu Soccer

Now I could get into all the intricacies of why history has shaped the bad blood between the Japanese and Chinese people to which sporting events are only a scratch in a very bloody violent history between the two sides. However, this is a football blog and I can leave that for you to research and discuss on your own.

I wish I had more time today to get into what this match means for both teams, what we should be looking for, and what to expect, but I just can't be bothered today. I'm taking the LSAT (Law School Admission Test - for those out of the USA) tomorrow morning and am a bit busy at the moment.

Leave comments below if you have predictions of your own. Good luck Japan.