No Socceroos team has ever beaten Japan in Japan before, but following victory over China in Adelaide, the Aussies are feeling confident of an upset.
No Socceroos team has ever beaten Japan in Japan , which has won 20 of its past 22 matches at home.And they will have to overcome more than just history if they are to kickstart their World Cup qualifying campaign.
"And this is a tough moment — we're playing against probably one of the most in-form teams in world football, let alone Asian football, with players playing at the top of their game all across the world, and we know that we have to be at our absolute best.The Socceroos have come from behind to beat China 3-1 at Adelaide Oval, handing Tony Popovic victory in his first match as coach.
Shutting down Liverpool star Wataru Endo and midfield partner Hidemasa Morita will be crucial to determining the outcome of the game. "So these are the moments, and you've got to rise to the biggest challenges and show what you'd be capable of.""You've got to be perfect. You have to be," he said.
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