Australia's Socceroos played a tense match against Japan, trailing in performance but grinding out a 1-0 victory with a goal in the 90th minute. At half-time, coaches urged calm amidst concerns about toughness and performance. Player Connor Metcalfe reflected on maintaining composure and determination. The win secures their position for a clash against Saudi Arabia, needing only to avoid disaster to solidify their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Aziz Behich's last-minute goal transformed the match's narrative, turning a disappointing performance into jubilation.
At half-time, the Socceroos were down but maintained calmness, focusing on the possibility of scoring in the 90th minute, which they ultimately did.
Despite being dominated throughout the match, Australia secured a dramatic late win over Japan, effectively placing them on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup.
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