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19/06/2035, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, Live on National TV
AFC Asian Cup Quarter Final

Japan Vs Australia

Japan play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: T Chiba (GK) , T Kon (CB) , H Mano (CB) , Y Hayashi (CB) , Y Tsutsui (RB) , Y Oe (LB) , H Arita (CDM) , H Kuse (CAM) , K Kubo (RM) , M Hasegawa (LM) , H Kuba (ST) And the subs are: Y Nakayama (CB) , H Hano (CB) , M Kudo (CM) , Y Naito (CM) , N Yamashita (ST)

Australia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: R Dunson (GK) , R Feimster (CB) , E Lyle (CB) , J Blythe (RB) , L Dunwoodie (LB) , K Deas (CDM) , J Tait (CAM) , H Kincaide (RM) , B Bivins (LM) , J Kenison (ST) , Z Cecchi (ST) And the subs are: D Harrow (CB) , J Elliot (CB) , J Ables (CM) , B Darroch (CM) , M Holme (ST)

Welcome to Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand where Japan will face Australia.  This is a Quarter-Final match in the AFC Asian Cup.  The attendance is 50000.

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

7' - Hiro Mano plays the ball to Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse passes the ball to Yuji Tsutsui.  Yuji Tsutsui finds Yuji Hayashi with a short pass.  Leeroy Dunwoodie dispossesses Yuji Hayashi and takes the ball.  Leeroy Dunwoodie sees a run from Kian Deas.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Kian Deas runs on to the ball.  Kian Deas looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Takeo Chiba!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Australia.  Barry Bivins will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, finding Kian Deas.  Kian Deas gets above the defence and heads the ball towards the top corner...and Kian Deas scores!  That's a good goal from the Australia player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

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

10' - Hikaru Kuse slides the ball to Taro Kon.  Taro Kon plays a short pass to Yuji Hayashi.  Yuji Hayashi spots a run from Kenji Kubo.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kenji Kubo runs on to the ball.  Kenji Kubo attempts the cutback, the ball falling to Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Hikaru Kuse for Japan!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

17' - Kian Deas tackles Yasushi Oe and takes possession.  Australia try to launch a counter attack.  Kian Deas hits the ball from long range...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

18' - Takeo Chiba sees a run from Hisao Kuba.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Hisao Kuba is able to control the ball.  Hisao Kuba looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

23' - Robert Dunson finds Joel Tait with a long pass.  Hitoshi Arita dispossesses Joel Tait and gains possession for his team.  Kian Deas successfully tackles Hitoshi Arita and takes the ball.  Kian Deas crosses the ball, finding Joel Tait.  Joel Tait flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's a fine goal from Joel Tait for Australia!  The keeper had no chance!

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

29' - Taro Kon passes the ball to Hitoshi Arita.  Hitoshi Arita passes to Yuji Hayashi.  Zach Cecchi dispossesses Yuji Hayashi and the ball goes loose.  Taro Kon plays the ball to Hiro Mano.  Hiro Mano plays a long ball to Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse plays a short pass to Kenji Kubo.  Kenji Kubo tries to beat Kian Deas using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

29' - Kenji Kubo sees a run from Mitsuru Hasegawa.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

35' - John Blythe hits the ball long to Ellis Lyle.  Ellis Lyle plays a short pass to Kian Deas.  Hiro Mano tackles Kian Deas and takes possession.  Hiro Mano plays a long pass to Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse attempts to beat John Blythe using his skills, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Japan.  

42' - Rob Feimster sees Barry Bivins making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

52' - Yuji Tsutsui sees a run from Mitsuru Hasegawa.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Mitsuru Hasegawa is able to control the ball.  Mitsuru Hasegawa reaches the byline and tries a cutback and is able to find Hikaru Kuse.  Hikaru Kuse tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Hikaru Kuse scores!  That's a good goal from the Japan player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

55' - Kian Deas passes to John Blythe.  John Blythe finds Joel Tait with a short pass.  Joel Tait sees a run from Joe Kenison.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Yuji Hayashi is going to be taken off.  Yuji Nakayama is going to be brought on.  

59' - Rob Feimster plays a short pass to Kian Deas.  Hikaru Kuse tackles Kian Deas and gains possession for his team.  Japan attempt to counter.  Hikaru Kuse sees a run from Mitsuru Hasegawa.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Mitsuru Hasegawa is caught offside!  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Blythe will come off.  Dominic Harrow joins the game from the bench.  

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

68' - Hiro Mano sees a run from Kenji Kubo.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Kenji Kubo is able to take the ball.  Kenji Kubo tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and Kenji Kubo scores!  That's a tremendous goal from the Japan player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

71' - Kian Deas passes the ball to Rob Feimster.  Rob Feimster slides the ball to Harry Kincaide.  Hisao Kuba dispossesses Harry Kincaide and gains possession for his team.  Japan attempt a quick counter attack.  Hisao Kuba brings the ball forward, outpacing Joel Tait.  

72' - Hisao Kuba looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ellis Lyle is going to be taken off.  John Elliot is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Yuji Tsutsui is going to be taken off.  Hajime Hano is brought on from the bench.  

80' - Kian Deas hits the ball long to Joel Tait.  Joel Tait tries to use ball skills to beat Hiro Mano, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

83' - Hikaru Kuse passes to Hajime Hano.  Hajime Hano sees Hisao Kuba making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

87' - Yasushi Oe plays a long pass to Yuji Nakayama.  Kian Deas dispossesses Yuji Nakayama and gains possession for his team.  Kian Deas speeds past Hikaru Kuse.  

91' - Kian Deas plays the ball to Barry Bivins.  Barry Bivins attempts to outskill Yuji Nakayama and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Japan 3 - 2 Australia.