SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Keisuke Honda made sure Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup by calmly converting a stoppage-time penalty kick Tuesday for a 1-1 draw against Australia.
Tommy Oar had given Australia a 1-0 lead in the 82nd minute with a lob over Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawasahima. But a handball by Matthew McKay in the last minute of regulation set up the penalty for Honda, who beat Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer with a left-footed shot into the top of the net.
Japan needed at least a point to clinch a spot in next year's World Cup in Brazil from Group B in Asian qualifying. ...
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Kicking Back Comments: Ok folks, we have (3) teams qualified now ... strap in ... the best is coming.
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