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Japanese squad captures Pan-Pacific crown (AFP)

 
Brazilian striker Bare scored four goals as Gamba Osaka won the inaugural Pan Pacific Championship football crown with a 6-1 victory over Major League Soccer champion Houston Dynamo. (link)

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