What a win for the Aussies. The first in World Cup history for them, in fact. Finding themselves down 1-0 to an early and awful goal that should never have been allowed, the Socceroos pour in three great goals in the last 10 minutes, winning 3-1 in a day full of firsts.
Tim Cahill struck twice for Australia, incidentally scoring his country's first ever goals in a World Cup. Fellow substitution Aloisi put the game out of reach in stoppage time.
Although this turn of events makes Aussie coach Guus Hiddink look a genius, Cahill, who plays professionally for Everton, is the caliber of player for whom such finishing is hardly a surprise. Japan's coach Zico, on the other hand, looks like he imparted a degree of Brazilian flair to his team but forgot to teach them how to finish. They could certainly learn a lesson from Australia in their game today.
Goal scorers:
Shunsuke Nakamura (26'), Japan (0-1)
Tim Cahill (84'), Australia (1-1)
Cahill (89'), Australia (2-1)
John Aloisi (90'), Australia (3-1)
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