‘Fantastic’ Socceroos display hailed by coach
It wasn’t pretty, and there is plenty to improve on, but the Socceroos defied the odds to deny Japan a win in Saitama.
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Socceroos secure priceless point in ugly clash with Japan
While it wasn’t quite the history the Socceroos were after, Tony Popovic’s men delivered a gutsy performance on Japanese soil, defying the odds to bring a point back to Australia. See how the action unfolded.
‘Roos grab gutsy draw
Two own goals were scored in a tense battle between the Socceroos and Japan in Saitama.
A draw may look good but the real difference was clear as day
It wasn’t pretty but a masterful tactical display from Tony Popovic delivered Australia a shock draw, but it was far from the finished product as Japan proved they are clearly a class above.
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