Australia failed to muster a shot on target, but still emerged with a 1-1 draw in Saitama, after trading second-half own goals with Japan.
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00:00Having never won on Japanese soil, the Socceroos faced a tough trip to Saitama, and found themselves on the back foot early.
00:07It's Al-Tanaka, trying to wait before he pulls the trigger, now they will.
00:12And Kubo into the side netting.
00:14The AFC refused to delay kick-off after Australia was stuck in traffic for two hours on the way to the game.
00:21But despite the rushed preparation, the Green and Gold were holding their own.
00:25Terrific steal, and run by Jordy Boss. Down he goes inside the box, but never a suggestion that there was a penalty.
00:32Japan continued to dominate possession, but chances were hard to come by.
00:36Minamino at the back post, heads wide.
00:39Again, they just had that little overload.
00:42And despite failing to register a shot on target, the Socceroos would take a shock lead against the run of play,
00:48after a calamitous moment from Shogo Taniguchi.
00:52In the cross, and own goal! Australia take the lead!
00:57But they've been given a massive helping hand.
01:00Japan's run of seven clean sheets finally coming to an end,
01:04but the Samurai Blue quickly hit back, and again the damage was self-inflicted.
01:09Nakamura still going, and own goal for Australia.
01:14I think it's come off Cam Burgess last.
01:17Whoever the goal scorer is, it's all square.
01:22One own goal each.
01:24Australia battening down the hatches for the last 20 minutes to secure a priceless point on the road.