© abc.net.au Some heroic shot stopping by goalkeeper Lydia Williams was not enough to save the Matildas from a 1-0 loss to Japan in the third match of their Olympic qualification campaign in Jian, China.
The defeat leaves their participation at the London Games in doubt.
The Matildas held Japan to a scoreless first half at Shandong Sports Centre with Williams effectively keeping her side in the contest.
But a succession of strong build-up plays saw Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi score the match-determining goal in the 62nd minute.
With three matches played and just the one win, the Australians face an uphill battle to get to London with a top two finish required in the six-team group to qualify for the Games.
The Matildas lost their opening match to North Korea 1-0 and defeated Thailand 5-1.
They will play China on Thursday and South Korea on Sunday.
The defeat leaves their participation at the London Games in doubt.
The Matildas held Japan to a scoreless first half at Shandong Sports Centre with Williams effectively keeping her side in the contest.
But a succession of strong build-up plays saw Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi score the match-determining goal in the 62nd minute.
With three matches played and just the one win, the Australians face an uphill battle to get to London with a top two finish required in the six-team group to qualify for the Games.
The Matildas lost their opening match to North Korea 1-0 and defeated Thailand 5-1.
They will play China on Thursday and South Korea on Sunday.
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on Monday, September 5, 2011
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