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Australia Comes Back And Surprises Japan

With an unexpected comeback during last 10 minutes of play, Australia showed that they know how to play soccer and sent Japan to the locker rooms with 3 ? 1 to think about. Japan held their 1 goal advantage until the 84 minute when Australia launched a 3 goals attack on the Asian team. Both teams face the stronger Italy and Czech Republic in their upcoming Group E games, and will have to show better skills.

Australia believes that justice has been served with the sudden change in score. The first goal was made after a questionable ruling was needed, and Australia`s coach does not think that the Japanese goal was legit. Loosing the game because of a controversial goal could break the spirit of most teams, but the Australians did not give up and fought until they got what they came for ? 3 goals that gave them the crucial 3 points.

Although Australia proved to be a raising soccer force, they will meet world champions Brazil very soon for their real test. Other contenders in Group F are Croatia with gave a good performance in World Cup 2002. The fight over the ticket for the second stage will be rough.