Japan win Asian Cup soccer

Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Makoto Hasebe (front) falls as he competes for the ball with Australia's Carl Valeri (R) during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

Germany beat Australia 4-0 in World Cup Group D match

Germany beat Australia 4-0 in World Cup Group D match

DURBAN, South Africa - Australia midfielder Carl Valeri (L) vies for the ball with Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil during the second half of their World Cup Group D match at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 13, 2010. Germany beat Australia 4-0.

Japan vs Australia in World Cup Group A qualifier

Japan vs Australia in World Cup Group A qualifier

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan defender Atsuto Uchida (R) and Australia midfielder Carl Valeri struggle for the ball during the first half of an Asia zone Group A qualifier for the 2010 World Cup finals at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 11.

Germany beat Australia 4-0 in World Cup Group D match

Germany beat Australia 4-0 in World Cup Group D match

DURBAN, South Africa - Australia midfielder Carl Valeri (L) vies for the ball with Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil during the second half of their World Cup Group D match at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 13, 2010. Germany beat Australia 4-0. (Kyodo)

Japan win Asian Cup soccer

Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Makoto Hasebe (front) falls as he competes for the ball with Australia's Carl Valeri (R) during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time. (Kyodo)