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Japan v Cambodia: Hosts out to arrest four-match slump

Japan's road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia continues with Thursday's qualifier against Cambodia.

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic is bullish about his team's chances against Cambodia as the Asian giants attempt to kick-start their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Thursday will see Japan welcome minnows Cambodia to Saitama Stadium 2002, with the hosts winless in four international matches.

Japan's road to Russia 2018 opened with a disappointing goalless draw at home to Singapore in June and Halilhodzic's men have failed to win a match since then, drawing twice and losing once at last month's East Asian Cup in China.