Japan dominated the match but struggled to convert their chances, while Australia's only goal came from an own goal, resulting in a 1-1 draw in qualifying.
Despite Japan's early dominance with 12 attempts, their failure to score contrasted sharply with their xG of 0.76 versus Australia's meager 0.01.
Australia’s defense held firm late in the game, earning a valuable point against a strong Japanese side during their challenging qualifying campaign.
This match marked Australia's fourth own goal advantage in 2024, highlighting a curious trend in their qualifying matches.
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