HANOI — Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi saved two penalties as defending champion Japan beat Australia in a dramatic shootout to advance to the Asian Cup semifinals on Saturday evening, after the game had finished 1-1 after extra time.
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Central defender Yuji Nakazawa scored the decisive penalty after Jubilo Iwata 'keeper Kawaguchi saved from Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill to spark wild celebrations among the Japan players and spectators.