World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Jordan defeats Japan 2-1
AMMAN, Mar. 26, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (Asian Qualifiers) : Jordan defeated Japan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday afternoon.
The result put the Japanese top of Group B with 13 points. Jordan is second with 7 points. In their next game, Japan will meet third-placed Australia on June 4, while Jordan will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group B
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Overview
Jordan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Japan at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1998)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Jordan
2:1
Japan
2:1 (1:0)
- 26 March 2013
- 17:00
- Amman
Fourth Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 13 |
| Jordan | 7 |
 Australia | 5 |
 Iraq | 5 |
 Oman | 5 |
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