Tokyo: The promotion race in Japanese soccer's Second Division was brought to a temporary halt - because of the threat of a volcanic eruption. J.League officials called off second-placed Consadole Sapporo's next two home games with Mount Usu looking set to blow its top again after erupting for the first time in 22 years last Friday.
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Tokyo: The promotion race in Japanese soccer's Second Division was brought to a temporary halt - because of the threat of a volcanic eruption. J.League officials called off second-placed Consadole Sapporo's next two home games with Mount Usu looking set to blow its top again after erupting for the first time in 22 years last Friday.
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