Japan's Yasuyuki Konno celebrates opening the scoring in Osaka.
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Result: Japan 2 Australia 1

A second-half masterclass has enabled Japan to defeat the Socceroos 2-1 on Tuesday night, the Samurai Blue landing a timely psychological blow ahead of next year’s Asian Cup in Australia.

Jamie Maclaren scored the winner for the Olyroos in their last match against Korea Republic.
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Olyroos beat Korea Republic in China

​The Olyroos have ended their China tour on a high after beating Korea Republic 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Perth Glory’s Jamie Maclaren on Tuesday night in Wuhan.

Jamie Maclaren scored the winner for the Olyroos in their last match against Korea Republic.
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Olyroos beat Korea Republic in China

​The Olyroos have ended their China tour on a high after beating Korea Republic 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Perth Glory’s Jamie Maclaren on Tuesday night in Wuhan.

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima is unable to prevent Socceroo winger Tommy Oar finding the back of the net.
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Video: Socceroos v Japan goal fest

See all the recent goals from the rivalry between the Socceroos and Japan ahead of tonight's clash in Osaka.

Mile Jedinak and James Troisi at the Socceroos training camp in Osaka.
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Video: Socceroos ready to rumble

The Socceroos clashes against Japan are always hotly contested affairs and tonight's match promises to be no different. Step inside camp with captain Mile Jedinak and hear what he expects from the squad as they build towards hosting the AFC Asian Cup.

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Tim Cahill made a winning start for his new club Shanghai Shenhua.
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Yoshida tips 'long-ball' Socceroos

​Japan's Maya Yoshida expects Australia to go long to Tim Cahill in Osaka on Tuesday and says he's relishing a tough duel with the New York Red Bulls forward.

Ange Postecoglou watches on during Australia's 0-0 draw with UAE.
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Ange: Blue Samurai clash a yardstick

​Ange Postecoglou says taking on Japan away from home will be an important yardstick of Australia's progress with the Asian Cup fast approaching, as he aims to make the Socceroos 'the biggest team in Asia'.

ABC TV will broadcast the Socceroos' match with Japan tomorrow night.
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Socceroos v Japan live on ABC TV

The ABC is the Official Free-To-Air Broadcaster for the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 - Asia's biggest football competition.

The Socceroos starting XI against Saudi Arabia at Craven Cottage.
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Preview: Socceroos v Japan

The Socceroos will look to put in a more complete performance together when they take on AFC rivals Japan on Tuesday night in their final hit-out before the Asian Cup.

Aurelio Vidmar was quick to praise Victory winger Connor Pain following the Olyroos' loss to PR China.
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Vidmar hails Victory winger’s impact

​Olyroos coach Aurelio Vidmar was upbeat after his team’s loss to China PR on Sunday night, saying the Aussies created numerous chances with Melbourne Victory's Connor Pain making a strong impact as a substitute.

Goal scorer Travis Cooper during a portrait session with his Dutch club side VVV Venlo.
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Olyroos go down to China PR

A superb headed goal from Dutch-based Travis Cooper wasn’t enough as the Olyroos went down 3-1 to China PR on Sunday night in the Aussies' second match in Wuhan.

Goal scorer Travis Cooper during a portrait session with his Dutch club side VVV Venlo.
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Olyroos go down to China PR

A superb headed goal from Dutch-based Travis Cooper wasn’t enough as the Olyroos went down 3-1 to China PR on Sunday night in the Aussies' second match in Wuhan.

Keisuke Honda connects with the ball during Japan's win over Honduras.
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Japan in ominous form ahead of Socceroos date

While the Socceroos are using the current international break to spend some extended time on the training ground, many of January's Asian Cup participants have been in action.