Japan Shocked In Bahrain
Bahrain shocked Japan in Manama to move top of Group Two in their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The 1-0 victory was the first time that the tiny Gulf State has ever tasted victory against the three-time Asian champions.
Japan fielded a totally J-League based team and the game was heading for a goalless draw in the Bahraini capital when, 13 minutes from time, Ala’a Hubail struck to score the only goal of the game.
That leaves Bahrain three points clear at the top of the group.
Earlier in the evening, Oman won 1-0 in Thailand.