Australia 3, Japan 1 This was nearly the great controversy of the Cup. Japan scored in the 27th minute on a random crossing pass which happened to veer toward the goal, and as the Australian keeper moved to field it, a Japanese player collided with him. The ref called no foul and the goal was allowed.
Australia absolutely dominated play, and had multiple scoring opportunities. They appeared cursed and doomed to a loss until the last ten minutes, when the floodgates opened and three goals made the Japanese goal irrelevant.
Italy 2, Ghana 0 Italy systematically destroyed the Ghana team. It could just as easily been 5 - 0. The Americans have a tough task ahead...
Did I mention the Americans played today?
