March 16th, 2011 - On March 24th, at 17:10 BST, Australia will host a crucial game against Japan in the 12th round of the tournament. Currently, Australia is ranked third in Group B by three points, three points behind the second-ranked Japan, so this game will be important for those who are aiming to go directly into the
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The Kangaroos in the main round are crucial, and the team can only keep their top two hopes alive with a win.
However, the Kangaroos have been hit by the absence of a major player before the match. According to the Australian media "FTBL" reported that the Australian international footballer Muy, who is currently playing for Shanghai Harbour, was recently diagnosed with a new crown infection and is currently undergoing tests in Scotland.
The Kangaroos, who are set to face their final two opponents in the Round of 12, Japan and Saudi Arabia, have been dealt a blow as midfielder Mui has been diagnosed with a new crown infection and is basically out of the tournament for both matches," the media outlet said. Muay has played 49 matches for the Australian national team and is a key player for the team, his absence will give the team a headache against Japan and Saudi Arabia and his milestone of 50 matches for the national team will have to be postponed."
