New Zealand v Japan, 12 September 1981
| Score | 1-0 to New Zealand |
| Referee | Nadasen Chandra |
| Competition | MERDEKA Group A |
| Venue | Kuala Lumpar |
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Goals:
| Keith Nelson |
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Starting lineup:
Midfielder
Ken Cresswell
| Score | 1-0 to New Zealand |
| Referee | Nadasen Chandra |
| Competition | MERDEKA Group A |
| Venue | Kuala Lumpar |
View New Zealand v Japan head to head
| Keith Nelson |
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