2010 FIFA World Cup Asia Final Qualifying Round
Japan loses to Australia
Atsuto Uchida: Melbourne, Australia, June 17, 2009 - Dejected Atsuto Uchida sits on the pitch as Japan bowed to Australia 1-2 in Wednesday's FIFA World Cup Japan was ahead of Australia 1-0 in the first half but the undefeated Australia came from behind in the second half and edged Japan 2-1. Japan and Australia qualified for next year's World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. YUTAKA/AFLO SPORT) [1040].