KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Super sub Tim Cahill scored two late goals as Australia inflicted a heartbreaking 3-1 defeat on Japan in their opening Group F game at Fritz Walter Stadion in Kaiserslautern on Monday afternoon.
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| Australia's Tim Cahill (far left) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 84th minute of Monday's World Cup Group F first-round match in Kaiserslautern, Germany. |
Fellow substitute John Aloisi scored a third in injury time as Australia snatched all three points away from the shell-shocked Japanese.
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