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Australia vs. Japan 
Road to Germany: As champions of the Oceania qualifying group, Australiia played South America's fifth-placed team, Uruguay. It lost 1-0 in Montevideo before reversing the scoreline in Sydney and going on to win 4-2 on penalties. Revenge complete, as the Aussies had lost to Uruguay at the same stage four years earlier.
Manager: Guus Hiddink. The man with the World Cup midas touch and one of the most in demand coaches in the world. Led South Korea to the semifinals in 2002 and Holland to the last four in 1998. Inspires utter devotion among his players.