Japan vs Australia match report
Japan came away with a 2-0 win over Australia in World Cup - Qualification Asia, 3rd Round - 9. The match was played on Thursday, 31 August 2017 at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama). The first half ended 1-0.
Recent form of both teams
Japan picked up 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 3 goals. Most recent result: Iraq and Japan drew 1-1 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).
Australia collected 2 wins and 3 draws in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 6 goals. Most recent result: Australia beat Saudi Arabia 3-2 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).
Japan vs Australia head-to-head
The sides have met once in the matches on our record: Japan won none of them, one meeting ended level and Australia won none of them.
Their most recent meeting came on 11 October 2016 in World Cup - Qualification Asia, when Australia and Japan drew 1-1.
Venue and officials
The match was played at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama).
TV channel and commentator
World Cup - Qualification Asia matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.
Next matches for both teams
Japan play their next match against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 5 September in World Cup - Qualification Asia.
Australia play their next match against Thailand on Tuesday 5 September in World Cup - Qualification Asia.
This report updates automatically from the official match data.
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