Japan beats Australia 1-0 in extra time to win 2011 Asian Cup
DOHA, Jan. 29, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : Japan claimed a fourth AFC Asian Cup crown courtesy of a 1-0 extra time victory over Australia (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) in the final on Saturday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Australia at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearance (2007)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2007)
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1992, 2000, 2004)
- 7 appearances (first in 1988)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004) Fourth Place (2007)
Australia
0:1
Japan
0:1 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 29 January 2011
- 18:00
- Doha
Asian Cup History
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