Japan beats Australia in shoot out to advance to Asian Cup semifinals
HANOI, Jul. 21, 2007 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 : Japan reached the semifinals of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup after defeating Australia 4-3 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Saturday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1992, 2000, 2004)
- 6 appearances (first in 1988)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004)
Australia at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Japan
1:1
Australia
4:3 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 21 July 2007
- 17:20
- Hanoi
Asian Cup History
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