New Zealand beat Japan 1-0 in the Tokyo National Stadium, thanks to a goal from skipper Steve Sumner, in October 1983. The match was part of a qualifying series for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Japan had lost 3-1 to New Zealand in Auckland a fortnight before with goals from Sumner (2) and Allan Boath. Programme courtesy of Dave Petraska. Converted to digital format by www.friendsoffootbalnz.com.
