Football Result
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Power Comparison in the League
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Australia
Draws
Japan
In a surprising turn of events, Australia defeated Japan 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC match held at Optus Stadium in Perth. The AI had predicted a Japan victory, making this result an upset. Despite Japan dominating possession with 68.7% compared to Australia's 31.3%, they failed to convert their opportunities into goals. Japan had 13 total shots, but only one was on target, a testament to Australia's resilient defense. Australia, on the other hand, were clinical, scoring from one of their three shots on target out of six total.
The lone goal of the match came in the 90th minute, courtesy of Aziz Behich, sending the home crowd into raptures. The match saw a total of 21 fouls, with Japan committing 13 and Australia 8, yet neither team received any yellow cards. The game saw both teams line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Australia's victory defied pre-match predictions, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and capitalize on limited chances.
Australia's recent form has been solid, with multiple wins in their World Cup qualifying campaign, including a 2-0 victory against China and a dominant 5-1 win over Indonesia. However, they have also had draws against Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Japan in the past. Japan's recent form has been more inconsistent, including recent draw against Saudi Arabia. Looking ahead, Australia faces a tough away game against Saudi Arabia. Australia has struggled against Saudi Arabia recently, with three draws and one defeat in the last 4 matches. Meanwhile, Japan will host Indonesia, a game where they will be expected to bounce back strongly.
Analyzing previous head-to-head games, Japan has historically had the upper hand, but Australia's recent resilience makes them a formidable opponent. Both teams drew 1-1 in their previous head to head. Considering Australia's next opponent Saudi Arabia's recent form with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and Japan's next opponent Indonesia form with 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw, Australia might face a tougher challenge compared to Japan. In conclusion, Australia's victory against Japan highlights their determination and ability to defy expectations in the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.