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Japan, which was falling, overcame powerful Australia.
While manager Moriyas, who was in crisis, even shed tears of desperation, he was revived with an own goal from Australia.
Correspondent Ha Seong-ryong.
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mood of the Japanese team, which lost 2 in 3 matches, was gloomy.
The manager, who was engulfed in sacking rumors, even shed tears while playing the national anthem, desperately confronted Australia, who had won three consecutive victories.
Japan did not miss Australia's mistake and took the lead in the eighth minute.
Taking advantage of the Australian defender's empty foot, Tanaka finished strong.
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Japan conceded a picturesque free-kick equalizer to Australia's Khrustich in the 25th minute of the second half, putting the game on the brink of a draw, but Australia's own goal opened the game in the 40th minute.
Asano's left-footed shot skipped the fingertips of the opposing goalkeeper and then hit the post and the Australian defense one after another and sucked into the goal, and the Japanese players embraced and cheered.
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Japan, who achieved a dramatic second win, stayed in fourth place, but managed to save hope for the finals by chasing second-placed Australia by three points.
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Vietnam, led by coach Park Hang-seo, suffered four consecutive losses.
While the goal was loose due to an injury to the starting goalkeeper, Oman conceded great goals from overhead kicks and direct corner kicks in a 3-1 comeback defeat.
(Video editing: Kim Byung-jik)