Japan midfielder Kagawa out of Asian Cup final

الأربعاء، 26 يناير 2011 - 22:03

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Japan were dealt a blow with the news that attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa has been ruled out of the Asian Cup final against Australia through injury.

The Borussia Dortmund man was taken off on 87 minutes of his side's penalty shootout win over South Korea in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

It's understood that Kagawa suffered a fractured foot, an injury that he won't overcome ahead of Saturday's game at Khalifa Stadium.

The 21-year-old was instrumental in helping Japan reach the final, hitting a brace in the 3-2 quarter-final victory over hosts Qatar.

He has also been impressive in his first Bundesliga season, having netted eight goals with Dortmund so far.

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