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Japan call up Moniwa for injured Tanaka
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-05-31 16:30
TOKYO, May 31 - Japan have drafted in Teruyuki Moniwa to replace the injured Makoto Tanaka in their World Cup squad, the Japan Football Association said on Wednesday.

Tanaka, who would have been a strong candidate to start in Japan's defence, suffered a hamstring pull before the team arrived at their World Cup base in Germany at the weekend.

Japan drew 2-2 with the World Cup hosts on Tuesday and play Malta on June 4 in their final warm-up game.

The Asian champions take on Australia in their opening game on June 12. Group F also involves Croatia and holders Brazil.