On the afternoon of March 24, Beijing time, the round of 12 continued to play: Australia vs Japan. In the first half, Japan's oolong was blown, and Takumi Minamino missed many good opportunities; in the second half, the three-fold plum opened twice. In the end, Australia lost 2-0 to Japan.
Prior to this round, the points situation in Group B was as follows: Saudi Arabia 19 points, Japan 18 points, Australia 15 points, Oman 8 points, national football team 5 points, Vietnam 3 points. For Australia, if you want to get the initiative to qualify, you must take Japan at home.
In the 25th minute of the first half, Japan was oolong, but Sainsbury violated the goalkeeper first and the goal was invalid. This ball, there is a lot of controversy, because the opposing goalkeeper has no chance to get the ball, Sainsbury is a normal jumping competition.
In the 32nd minute, Takumi Minamino hit the crossbar.
In the 38th minute, Takumi Minamino hit the post again.
In the 89th minute, Sanji scored.
In the last moments of stoppage time, the three-fold slug opened twice.
In the end, Japan beat Australia 2-0 and scored three points.
So, let's look at the standings: Japan 21 points, Saudi Arabia 19 points, Australia 15 points. With one round left, Japan and Saudi Arabia joined forces to qualify for the World Cup.
Next, the national football team will face Saudi Arabia. The significance of this game will also be lost. Australia finished third in the group and will compete with third place in Group A for a play-off qualification. Throughout the game, although Australia's goals were blown away, in terms of strength, Japan was better.
Australian starts: 1 Matthew Ryan, 13 Mooy, 2 Dikynik, 20 Sainsbury, 4 Ryan Grant, 19 Gianni Stensnis, 3 Metcalf, 10 Khrushchev, 6 Martin Boyle, 11 Avi Mabi, 15 Mitchell Duke
Japanese Neck: 12-Shuichi Kaeda, 4-Itajo, 5-Yuto Hatomo, 16-Yamane Ryoko, 22-Yoshida Maya, 6-Koudo, 13-Morita Hidemasa, 14-Ikeya, 10-Minamino Taku, 17-Tanaka Aoi, 18-Asano Takuma