Japan V. Australia
Since both of these teams have already qualified this match will be a warm-up for the World Cup. This is a good match for Japan because it will allow them to test out some fringe players and see who can play at the top level. It is also a good match because many of the foreign based players will not be there so they can test the strength of the squad. I fully expect Japan to attack from the start like they did in their last match against Australia. Last time Japan created a dozen chances, but was unable to score. This time I hope that Japan can finish the chances it creates.
Predicted starting line-up.
----------------Narazaki------------------
----------Tulio----------Komano----------
----Uchida--------------------Nagatomo--
-------------Endo-----Abe----------------
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-------------Matsui----Kengo-------------
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-------------Tamada---Okazaki-----------
4-2-2-2
Man to Watch: Shinji Okazaki
Has been an important figure in the last couple of games. He seems to be the only solution for Japan's striker problem and if he comes through in this game then he will cement his spot in the squad.
Prediction:
Japan 2 - Australia 2
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