Japan and Australia has a match on 11 February 2009 of WCQ 2010 at Yokohama. This is the first match between Japan and Australia. It is a very prestigious match for the both teams. In the last world cup in 2006 Japan defeated to Australia 3-1. During the fist half Japan was a step a head by one goal but at the last moment of the match Australia pushed 3 goals in 9 minutes. And that was the last encounter of Australia and Japan. Just after two-plus years they are going to take-off each others.
Japan and Australia has considered as the strongest team of Asia. Even, the match of the two teams also considered a big clash than others. The match will be taken place on Wednesday on 11 February 2009. Japan will host the tournament.
So, the fans of both countries are eagerly waiting to watch the encounter between Groups-A top two teams. Japan is just two points behind the top position holder in the standings table. If Japan wins the match then it will be the top position holders at this moment. Australia and Japan again will meet on 17 June 2009 and this match will be hosted by Australia.