Japan might be Australias arch-rivals in Asia and their chief roadblock on the way to Russia.But Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has revealed his admiration for the Blue Samurai ahead of Tuesdays World Cup qualifier in Melbourne.Theres plenty of history but little animosity between Australia and Japan.In 2006, the Socceroos left their mark in their first World Cup in 32 years when Tim Cahill sparked a come from behind success over Japan in Germany.Five years later, the Blue Samurai denied Australia in the Asian Cup final with an extra-time heartbreaker to deny Australia its first piece of Asian silverware.In 23 matches, the ledger is almost exactly even - with Australia taking seven wins, Japan eight, and eight draws.Both Postecoglou and counterpart Vahid Halilhodzic shared their respect for the other side on Monday.According to Halilhodzic, Australia is powerful, organised, disciplined and high quality.Theres little the Socceroos coach doesnt like about Japanese football.My view is the J-League is the strongest league in the region. I admire the way the leagues run, Postecoglou said.Its only at a national team level we can justifiably challenge them at the moment.Theyre the number one country in youth development as well ... were quite a way behind.But at national team level, we compete very well.The respect isnt just talk.The A-League and J-League signed a co-operation agreement earlier this year to strengthen technical and organisational ties and increase matches between the two countries at all levels.While Tuesdays game - and the high stakes involved - has the potential to test the friendship, Postecoglou believes its more likely to produce a stunner.I think theres a mutual respect there between the two nations, an admiration, he said.When I look at the players that are going to take the field I see a high quality game and a game thats going to excite the supporters. Jerome Brown Youth Jersey . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. Fletcher Cox Eagles Jersey . Newcastle dominated in the early stages but City weathered the storm and then raised its game in extra time. Negredo broke the deadlock from close range after a simple move in the 99th minute before Dzeko took the ball round goalkeeper Tim Krul to seal the victory in the 105th. http://www.eaglesrookiestore.com/Eagles-Chuck-Bednarik-Jersey/ . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Seth Joyner Jersey . Robredo, ranked No. 16, bounced back from an upset loss to Leonardo Mayer in the second round of the Royal Guard Open in Chile last week to down Carreno Busta in 1 hour, 25 minutes. On a day filled mostly with qualifying matches, fifth-seeded Marcel Granollers of Spain also entered the second with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia, while Guido Pella of Argentina defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 7-6 (6), 6-4 to advance. Brian Westbrook Youth Jersey .ca! Hi Kerry, Heres an interesting one. I know its common knowledge that all players are responsible for their sticks. We witnessed that when Zack Kassian hit Edmontons Sam Gagner in the face after a missed check. DURHAM, N.C. -- Malcolm Bell threw for 223 yards, rushed for another 122 and accounted for three touchdowns as North Carolina Central defeated Howard 30-21 on Saturday.Bell has thrown for 5,916 yards in his career, moving him to second on the Eagles career passing yards list.North Carolina Central (8-2, 7-0 MEAC) held a slim 9-7 lead at the half, but Bell hit David Miller on a 7-yard scoring play in the third and ran it in from the 8 in the fourth to build a 23-7 advantage.Kalenn Johnson hit Guy Lemonier Jr on a 10-yard scoring strike to close to 23-15 with 5:25 left in the fourth, but Bell answered with a 44-yard touchdown run to go up 30-15 with 3:01 left in the game.dddddddddddd.The Eagles will face North Carolina A&T next week in a showdown of unbeaten conference teams.Anthony Philyaw had 139 yards for Howard (1-9, 1-6). ' ' '