The Japan Football Association reiterated its support for national coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Wednesday, responding to a report that said the federation could sack the Bosnian if Japan fail to beat Australia in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.Nikkan Sports, quoting an unnamed JFA official, said that if Japan do not win against Australia on Aug. 31 at Saitama Stadium, it was highly unlikely the team would head to Saudi Arabia for their final Group B game on Sept. 5 with Halilhodzic still in charge.Group leaders Japan are ahead of third-place Australia by a point. Saudi Arabia are level on…READ FULL ARTICLE