The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.
Indian football team loses 0-2 to Australia in Asian Cup
Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday
The Australians increased the pressure throughout the second half and it eventually paid off when Hrustic volleyed towards goal following Aaron Mooy's corner and the deflection off Salmeen proved decisive.
Earlier in the day, Bolivia beat Venezuela 3-1 at home and Uruguay and Paraguay drew 0-0 in Montevideo.
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