[wolf78]

Australia v. Japan LIVE in 10 minutes!! The two sides have never met at the FIFA World Cup although they did face each other in the semi-finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup Korea/Japan 2001, where Japan were narrow 1-0 winners thanks to Hidetoshi Nakata's pinpoint free-kick. In ten meetings overall, Japan have three victories to their name and Australia four.

Should be an interesting match, as both sides, the very "physical" Australians and the rather sophisticated Japanese have their very own styles.

However, for most of us here - me included - this will be just a palate cleanser for the big USA match.

@ BaBaStooey: Hey, I'm 6'7" (and muscular) myself and I wasn't even the tallest guy in my class. And I'm no monster (not that I know of...).

[BaBaStooey]

I understand, but this dude is going to look like Yao Ming out there. Soccer players just aren't that tall.

[dogbyte12]

I think Australia better get a goal in in the first half or Japan is going to steal this game with a counter. Australia is the better side right now.