Zannen Deshita

It almost copuld have been. At one point, Japan were 1-0 up against Brazil, and Croatia were beating Australia. If Japan had got one more goal and held onto the win, 'The Miracle' could have happened and Japan would have qualified.

But alas, Kawaguchi could keep out all of the Brazialians shots and Ronaldo has now become Brazil's top scorer EVER in the World Cup.

As a double-blow to Tokamachi-jin footy fans, Australia managed a draw against Croatia, so the adopted nation, who trained for the last world cup up at Tokamachi's Belnatio Complex, has also been knocked out.

Should I try to persuade Tokamachi to support England, or would I be setting them up for another fall?