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.
Japan 1-0 Argentina ( Shinji Okazaki)
Okazaki is first to the rebound after Argentine keeper Sergio Romero fails to collect an attempt on goal cleanly.