In a battle between the last two AFC Asian Cup Champions, Japan topped Iraq, 1-0, Friday morning in Brisbane courtesy of a Keisuke Honda penalty. Crew SC's Justin Meram saw 35 minutes of action, coming on for Younis Mahmoud.
Japan remains at the top of Group D with six points, while Iraq and Jordan are tied on three points each. Jordan sits in second place by virtue of a +3 goal differential. Iraq plays Palestine on Tuesday at 4:00 a.m. ET in Canberra to cap-off play in Group D.
