Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (R) and Australia defender Jade North (L) tussle for the ball in the first half of their final qualifier for next year's World Cup finals at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17. Australia came from behind to claim a 2-1 win to finish top of Asian Zone qualifying.

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