Another good Australia move ends with Kewell throwing himself to the ground, a disappointing finish to some intricate play. 19 Australia's passing is slick and you sense a goal has to come soon. 17 Zico looks concerned on the sidelines and no wonder as his side are distinctly second-best at the moment. 15 After a spell of concerted Australia pressure Marco Bresciano lets fly with a loose effort that ends up in the crowd. 14 Hiddink's side look good going forward but their lack of pace at the back is a cause for concern. 13 Viduka almost sets up Jason Culina inside the box as Australia continue to hold the upperhand. 11 From the corner Yanagisawa is penalised for a foul on Mark Schwarzer. 10 Yanagisawa wins a corner for Japan as the match switches from end to end. 9 The Aussies have settled well and have dominated the opening minutes. 8 Portsmouth fans will be shocked by the shot-stopper's agility - after his nightmare time at Fratton Park. 7 Better play by Viduka who has two efforts in quick succession blocked by Japan keeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi. 6 Alex looks keen to take on the Bristol City man at every opportunity. 5 Alex takes on Wilkshire down the left and gets his cross in - but the Aussie defence deals with it comfortably. 4 Luke Wilkshire's lofted pass almost finds Mark Viduka - a more agile striker may have got on the end of that ball. 2 Nakamura's effort goes straight in to the Socceroos wall. 1 Japan make a very bright start and win a free-kick on the edge of the Australia penalty area inside the opening 30 seconds. 1 Japan get the game, Australia's first in World Cup Finals since 1974, underway. 0 In what looks like a tough group a tight match is anticipated in Kaiserslautern between two evenly-matched sides. 0 Zico has been able to name first-choice strikers Naohiro Takahara and Atsushi Yanagisawa in his side while Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is also fit enough to start. 0 Harry Kewell starts after recovering from a groin strain but Tim Cahill is on the bench following his knee ligament injury. 0 Guus Hiddink has named seven English-based players in his Australia side for the Group F clash against Japan