The Socceroos have come one step closer to World Cup Qualification with ain Saitama last night.
Socceroos and Japan draw 1-1
After finishing the first half at 0-0, the Socceroos took the lead in the 58th minute courtesy of an own goal from Japan’s Shogo Taniguchi. Japan persisted and was eventually able to equalise after Aussie defender Cam Burgess deflected a cross into his own net. Japan dominated the stats sheet with 65% possession and 12 shots (3 on goal), while Australia only had one shot.
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What they said
Popovic told Paramount Plus: “It was wonderful character in the group. We’re happy with the result, of course. But we want to expect more. We tried to play [but] they win the ball back quickly. This was a huge test, but they hung in there the whole time.”
With six games remaining in the third round of, the Socceroos will now prepare to play a crucial match against Saudi Arabia in Melbourne on 20 November.
