World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Australia draw 1-1 with Japan
BRISBANE, Jun. 12, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (Asian Qualifiers) : Australia tied 1-1 with Japan (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Japanese top of Group B with 7 points. Australia is third with 2 points. In their next game, Japan will meet second-placed Iraq on September 11, while Australia will face Jordan.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group B
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1974)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Japan at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1998)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Australia
1:1
Japan
1:1 (0:0)
- 12 June 2012
- 20:00
- Brisbane
Fourth Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 7 |
 Iraq | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
 Oman | 2 |
 Jordan | 1 |
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