Japan Wins Asian Cup and Qualifies for 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Japan defeated Australia 1-0 on Saturday to hoist its fourth AFC Asian Cup title. The Blue Samurai battled Australia through extra time, with substitute Tadanari Lee breaking the deadlock in the 99th minute. Check out his goal! Not a bad way to open your account for your country:


Japan becomes the third nation to qualify for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, after host Brazil and 2010 FIFA World Cup champion Spain.

Read the full article at U.S. MNT Blog.

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