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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA]【Match Report】SAMURAI BLUE fail to extend winning streak but remain top of group with 1-1 draw against Australia in AFC Asian Qualifiers

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October 16, 2024

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On Tuesday 15 October, SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) played their fourth match of the FIFA World Cup 26™ AFC Asian Qualifiers at Saitama Stadium 2002, where they drew 1-1 with Australia.

Japan, aiming to secure their eighth consecutive World Cup qualification, faced Australia, aiming to achieve their seventh. Japan made two changes to the starting line-up that had secured a victory against Saudi Arabia on Thursday 10th, marking their third successive win in this round. The team continued to play with a 3-4-2-1 formation, with TANAKA Ao (Leeds United) replacing ENDO Wataru (Liverpool FC), who was unable to participate due to illness, and KUBO Takefusa (Real Sociedad) replacing KAMADA Daichi (Crystal Palace). .....



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