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

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan defenders Yasuyuki Konno (2nd from L) and Yuto Nagatomo (R) struggle to block Australia forward Joshua Kennedy (C) 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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