The Japan vs Argentina international friendly on October 8, 2010 ended in a stunning 1-0 win for the Japanese. Shinji Okazaki’s goal, scored midway through the first half, gave new Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni his first win as Blue Samurai boss.
Argentina were at full strength for the friendly and their squad included stars like Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and co.
The two sides were meeting after a gap of six years. Japan had previously never won an international friendly against Argentina.
Real Madrid 6-1 Deportivo La Coruna (Cristiano Ronaldo*2, Mesut Ozil, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel di Maria, Ze Castro OG/ Juan Rodriguez)
A stunning performance from Real Madrid sees them hit Deportivo La Coruna for six at the Bernabeu. Real scored three goals in either half against Deportivo.
Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal ( Didier Drogba, Alex)
Goals in either half from Didier Drogba and Alex give Chelsea a hard fought 2-0 win over London rivals Arsenal on October 3, 2010.
The result takes Chelsea to 18 points from 7 games, four more than second placed Man City.