Socceroos Taking 'Appropriate Precautions' In Japan Following North Korean Missile Launch

The Socceroos are taking "appropriate precautions" after North Korea "fired a ballistic missile over Japan's north on Tuesday," according to the AAP. The Australian squad is currently in Tokyo preparing for Thursday's "crucial" World Cup qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium. North Korea's latest missile test "escalated tensions in the region but it is not expected to affect Thursday's match or the lead-up." A Football Federation Australia spokesperson said that team management was "keeping in regular contact with the Australian government." The spokesperson added, "When overseas and wherever necessary Socceroos management liaises with Australian government representatives on matters of security" (AAP, 8/28).