Nadeshiko Japan booked its ticket to the 2019 Women's World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Australia in the Asian Cup on Friday.

The result in its final Group B match at Amman International Stadium ensured Japan advanced to the semifinals of the tournament, which serves as the official Asian qualifier for next year's Women's World Cup in France.

Australia, ranked No. 6 in the world, had early opportunities over world No. 11 Japan with Lisa De Vanna and Chloe Logarzo close to finding the back of the net before the halftime.