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19/06/2031, Philippine Sports Stadium, Santa Maria, Philippines, Live on National TV
AFC Asian Cup Quarter Final
Japan Vs Australia

Japan play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Hirano (GK) , M Kusumoto (CB) , Y Hayashi (CB) , Y Tsutsui (RB) , H Arita (LB) , H Morishita (CDM) , H Kuse (CAM) , E Taniguchi (RM) , M Hasegawa (LM) , H Kuba (ST) , N Yamashita (ST) And the subs are: H Sando (CB) , T Kon (CB) , Y Takenaka (CM) , S Yasutake (CM) , I Sunada (ST)

Australia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Lightbody (GK) , E Lyle (CB) , A Buzzanca (CB) , J Blythe (RB) , A Pambourshian (LB) , K Deas (CDM) , J Tait (CAM) , R Paterson (RM) , B Bivins (LM) , J Kenison (ST) , Z Cecchi (ST) And the subs are: D Harrow (CB) , B Biggart (CB) , J Ables (CM) , H Kincaide (CM) , R Fausto (ST)
Welcome to Philippine Sports Stadium in Santa Maria, Philippines where Japan will face Australia.  This is a Quarter-Final match in the AFC Asian Cup.  The attendance is 25000.

1' - Japan kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

8' - Arran Pambourshian runs with the ball, beating Hikaru Morishita.  

9' - Arran Pambourshian brings the ball forward, outpacing Eiji Taniguchi.  

12' - Arran Pambourshian finds Adolfo Buzzanca with a short pass.  Adolfo Buzzanca passes a long ball to Robert Paterson.  Robert Paterson uses his pace to beat Yuji Hayashi.  

14' - Robert Paterson hits the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but Hiroki Hirano gets down to stop the shot!  

21' - Hiroki Hirano finds Mikio Kusumoto with a long pass.  Mikio Kusumoto finds Hikaru Kuse with a short pass.  Hikaru Kuse slides the ball to Hisao Kuba.  Hisao Kuba finds Mikio Kusumoto with a short pass.  Mikio Kusumoto passes a long ball to Yuji Tsutsui.  Yuji Tsutsui passes the ball to Eiji Taniguchi.  Eiji Taniguchi tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Eiji Taniguchi scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Japan player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

21' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

24' - Robert Paterson passes the ball to Adolfo Buzzanca.  Adolfo Buzzanca finds Ellis Lyle with a short pass.  Ellis Lyle passes a long ball to Kian Deas.  Kian Deas sees Joe Kenison making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

29' - Hisao Kuba finds Hitoshi Arita with a short pass.  Hitoshi Arita passes to Hisao Kuba.  Hisao Kuba spots a run from Eiji Taniguchi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Eiji Taniguchi is able to take the ball.  Eiji Taniguchi attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Japan!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

29' - Hisao Kuba attempts to beat Eiji Taniguchi using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

30' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - Adolfo Buzzanca finds Barry Bivins with a short pass.  Barry Bivins plays the ball to Arran Pambourshian.  Arran Pambourshian spots a run from Zach Cecchi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

36' - Hisao Kuba passes a long ball to Yuji Tsutsui.  Yuji Tsutsui slides the ball to Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse takes the ball past Joel Tait with a turn of pace.  

37' - Hikaru Kuse curls in a cross, finding Hikaru Morishita.  Hikaru Morishita takes a shot towards goal...but its wide!

43' - Yuji Hayashi sees a run from Mitsuru Hasegawa.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Mikio Kusumoto plays a short pass to Yuji Tsutsui.  Joe Kenison tackles Yuji Tsutsui and takes possession.  Joe Kenison sees Barry Bivins making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Barry Bivins runs on to the ball.  Barry Bivins tries to cutback, the ball falling to Joe Kenison.  Joe Kenison attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Joe Kenison scores!  That's a good goal from the Australia player!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

52' - Japan kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Yuji Hayashi will come off.  Hideki Sando is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Hisao Kuba sees Nao Yamashita making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Robert Paterson is going to be taken off.  James Ables is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Adolfo Buzzanca sees a run from Kian Deas.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Kian Deas runs on to the ball.  Kian Deas attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Hiroki Hirano gets down to stop the shot!  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hikaru Morishita will come off.  Yasushi Takenaka is brought on from the bench.  

60' - Hiroki Hirano sees a run from Yasushi Takenaka.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

64' - John Blythe hits the ball long to Joel Tait.  Hideki Sando dispossesses Joel Tait and takes possession.  Hideki Sando hits the ball long to Yuji Tsutsui.  Yuji Tsutsui uses his pace to beat Adolfo Buzzanca.  

65' - Yuji Tsutsui sees Hisao Kuba making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Hisao Kuba is able to control the ball.  Hisao Kuba attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zach Cecchi will come off.  Rocco Fausto joins the game from the bench.  

72' - Mikio Kusumoto plays a long pass to Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse sees Nao Yamashita making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

75' - John Blythe plays a long ball to Ellis Lyle.  Ellis Lyle slides the ball to Rocco Fausto.  Rocco Fausto spots a run from Kian Deas.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Kian Deas is able to control the ball.  Kian Deas strikes the ball...but Hiroki Hirano gets down to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Adolfo Buzzanca will come off.  Dominic Harrow is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mikio Kusumoto is going to be taken off.  Taro Kon is going to be brought on.  

85' - Joel Tait sees a run from Rocco Fausto.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Rocco Fausto is able to control the ball.  Rocco Fausto strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Australia.  John Blythe gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box and finds Rocco Fausto.  Rocco Fausto powers a header attempting to beat the keeper...and Rocco Fausto scores!  That's a good goal from the Australia player!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

86' - Japan kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Taro Kon passes to Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse slides the ball to Yuji Tsutsui.  Kian Deas successfully tackles Yuji Tsutsui and gains possession for his team.  Australia attempt a quick counter attack.  Kian Deas finds Barry Bivins with a short pass.  Hikaru Kuse tackles Barry Bivins and the ball goes loose.  Kian Deas crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Hitoshi Arita takes possession.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

92' - Japan kick the ball off for the restart.  

96' - James Ables spots a run from Rocco Fausto.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Rocco Fausto is caught offside!  

101' - Hisao Kuba finds Yuji Tsutsui with a long pass.  Yuji Tsutsui passes the ball to Mitsuru Hasegawa.  Mitsuru Hasegawa sees a run from Hikaru Kuse.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Hikaru Kuse is able to take the ball.  Hikaru Kuse fires a shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

101' - Colin Lightbody tries to use ball skills to beat Nao Yamashita.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

103' - Colin Lightbody finds Joel Tait with a long ball.  Joel Tait spots a run from Joe Kenison.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Joe Kenison is caught offside!  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - Arran Pambourshian plays the ball to Barry Bivins.  Barry Bivins passes to Arran Pambourshian.  Arran Pambourshian sees a run from Kian Deas.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Kian Deas is able to control the ball.  Kian Deas attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot bounces off the post!  Joel Tait is first to the ball...Joel Tait looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Joel Tait scores!  That's a great goal from the Australia player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

110' - Japan kick the ball off for the restart.  

114' - Hitoshi Arita passes the ball to Yuji Tsutsui.  Yuji Tsutsui plays the ball to Taro Kon.  Taro Kon finds Hikaru Kuse with a long ball.  Hikaru Kuse sees a run from Hisao Kuba.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Hisao Kuba takes the ball.  Hisao Kuba shoots...but the shot is offtarget!

120' - Kian Deas sees a run from Rocco Fausto.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Rocco Fausto takes the ball.  Rocco Fausto reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but the keeper, Hiroki Hirano, manages to get to the ball first!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Japan 2 - 3 Australia.