ASIA: Socceroos to face Asia Cup favourites

Updated July 20, 2007 20:06:30

On Saturday, Australia's Socceroos will have to pull out all the stops to beat Asian Cup favourites Japan, in the quarter-finals.

Japan's had some big wins so far, winning 3-1 against the United Arab Emirates, and 4-1 against Vietnam.

Australia's national team meanwhile beat Thailand on its home ground 4-nil, but lost out 3-1 to Iraq.

For a look at the team's chances against Japan, Sen Lam spoke to sports reporter James Mulligan in Hanoi, where the two sides will meet.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speakers: James Mulligan, sports reporter at the Asian Cup in Hanoi.