Asian Cup Finals 2011 : Half-Time, Australia 0 - 0 Japan, Khalifa International Stadium

Soccer Extreme : The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 final between Japan and Australia is goalless at half-time, with neither side able to fashion a breakthrough at the Khalifa Stadium.

Australia created the best opportunities of the first 45 minutes. Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima blocked a close-range flick-on from Harry Kewell, who also thrashed a half-volley into the side netting.

Japan are bidding to become the first team to win the Asian Cup for a fourth time, while Australia are appearing in their first continental final on their second appearance in the competition.

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