Two own-goals saw the points shared as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi accidentally put Australia ahead just before the hour at Saitama Stadium, but Austral

The Socceroos seek to build on their momentum against the Samurai Blue in Tokyo. Join Rob Smyth for updates. Full time: Japan 1-1 Australia 13:31 What Australia lack in quality, they make up for in heart.

Australia halted Japan's rampant start to Asia's World Cup preliminaries on Tuesday as Tony Popovic's side eked out a 1-1 draw with the Group C leaders while Saudi Arabia's struggles continued as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bahrain in Jeddah.