Australia's Cahill disappointed after 1-1 draw with Japan

Thank you Keisuke Honda!

Oar's goal was legendary, not lucky. Well, all goals have an element of luck to them. Now we have to watch Honda's penalty goal replayed on TV for the next 5 years! And the hand ball call was very unlucky for the Aussies.

It wasn't a hand ball. The ball hit his hand, but it wasn't intentional.

Both teams deserved to win, may be Japan a little bit more. Awesome match.

Japan deserve to qualify since they played the best in the group, but Australia deserved the win playing very well against Japan at home, unlucky on that 90' penalty

So Australia's goal was 'lucky' but the Japanese goal, which was in injury time and on a penalty, was capitalizing? No bias here.

It's interesting how this game was almost the exact opposite of the last game in Australia. In that game, Japan scored first but Australia was awarded a penalty kick that Wilkshire made good on. Uchida was called for the foul when he was fighting for position on a corner kick. Uchida weighs 135 pounds (no exaggeration) and the guy who was fouled made no appeal. From Japan's viewpoint, it was dubious / unlucky call. As for the handball, it is difficult to determine whether it was intentional or not, but according to one article I found on the matter, "The interpretation of FIFA Law 12 tells referees to consider a few things when determining handball infractions. First, the movement of the hand is considered. If the hand moved to the ball, then the handling of the ball is most likely intentional." http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ycn-8987393 If you watch the replay, McKay's arm obviously moves towards the ball, makes contact, and stops the cross ball from reaching its intended target.

Now the hype begins again about Japan being in the "best 4". Though perhaps not this time from the team coach himself.

It wasn't a hand ball. The ball hit his hand, but it wasn't intentional.

lol, it was a clear as day handball. hand moving away from body and stops the cross. Aussies did well defending all night but McKay blew it there.

All in all a fair result though. Japan had most of the chances but since they always struggle to score, we can't say they were unlucky in that regard.

japan definitely had more shots on goal. just wouldn't go in. if it was intentional definitely a great shot but oar's ball looked more like a cross that just happened to go in. tie on a penalty was a bit of luck but its the results that count.

Japan played well throughout the game, it was unfortunate that Socceroo could not hold on to its one goal lead. A penalty is still a goal no matter how you look at it. Socceroo needs to beat Jordan and Iraq if it wants to qualify for the World Cup to Brazil. Having know of their fighting spirit I am sure Socceroo can make it and Join Japan to Brazil.

Are they still using the same 'unpredictable' Jabulani ball?

The inflatable kangaroos might be flat at this moment but someone could always blow them up again.

I don't think the handball was intentional. I mean, who would intentionally give away a penalty? Really!? When your moving and the ball is being kicked with pace, it is just unlucky if it hits your arm. For anyone here saying that Mckay intentionally hand balled the ball to further setback the Roo's chance of making the world cup is... well... hahahahhaa...

A foul is a foul wether intentional or not. Those are the rules. Have you ever heard of a non intentional offside?

At least Cahill can brag about his really “cool" tattoos after the game in some bar in Roppingi!

Intentional hand ball in the penalty box = a red card.

Defenders cross their arms so as not to unintentionally use their arms to block a cross or a shot. ...learning experience for Mckay. That call was a no-brainer-- I can't believe people are arguing about it.