{"product_id":"shimizu-s-pulse-2000-2003-home-595","title":"Shimizu S-Pulse 2000-2003 Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period between 2000 and 2003 was a significant era for Shimizu S-Pulse, marked by both domestic and continental success. In 2000, the club secured its first international title by winning the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and finished as runner-up in the Emperor's Cup. The following year, Shimizu S-Pulse won the Emperor's Cup and the Japanese Super Cup, finishing fourth in the J1 League. They continued their cup success by winning the Japanese Super Cup again in 2002, while maintaining a presence in the top half of the J1 League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable players during these seasons included Alessandro Santos, also known as Alex, who became a Japanese citizen in 2001 and was part of Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup squad. Defenders Ryuzo Morioka and Daisuke Ichikawa were also key figures, both representing Japan at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Midfielder Kazuyuki Toda was another influential player during this time, also featuring for Japan in the 2002 World Cup. Masaaki Sawanobori and Teruyoshi Ito were also prominent members of the squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kit Dealer","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":52104628863257,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/UntitledCatalog5165.png?v=1773419056","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/shimizu-s-pulse-2000-2003-home-595","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}