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Australia qualifies for World Cup after qualifying thriller
Australia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup after a penalty shootout win over Peru.
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‘What’s he doing?!’ The decision that saw Graham Arnold silence his critics
Mark Bosnich’s mobile phone lit up with criticism as the Socceroos coach rolled the dice against Peru.
- by Andrew Webster
Cahill could be part of fifth World Cup as Socceroos advisor
Football Australia has sought advice from Tim Cahill as an advisor for the Socceroos, with the former star having worked as an ambassador for Qatar 2022.
- by Dominic Bossi
‘The greatest thing he has ever been a part of’: Vindication for Arnold, Socceroos as they slay the doubters
The Socceroos’ win over Peru is the ultimate vindication for Graham Arnold, who kept the faith in his players despite mounting criticism of him and his methods.
- by Michael Lynch
Socceroos are heading to Qatar
The Socceroos are headed to an unusual World Cup played in the northern Winter, and controversially in Qatar.
‘It was to thank Australia’: Refugee Socceroo dedicates penalty to new home
Born in a hut in a Kenyan refugee camp, Awer Mabil dedicated his match-winning penalty to Australia after resettling his family and giving them “a chance of life.”
- by Dominic Bossi
Luis Advíncula distraught after missed penalty
Luis Advíncula hits the post with his penalty attempt in the Australia vs Peru World Cup qualifier
Sam Kerr nominated to receive key to the city in hometown of Perth
The Matildas star would be the first West Australian-born woman to receive the honour, which has not been awarded since 2014, in a $15,000 ceremony.
- by Peter de Kruijff
All you need to know about the Socceroos and the World Cup
The Socceroos have taken the long road but they are bound for Qatar 2022 after a stirring penalty shootout triumph in the tournament’s penultimate play-off match.
- by Caden Helmers
Socceroos qualify for 2022 World Cup after Redmayne shootout heroics
Graham Arnold’s gamble to bring in Andrew Redmayne for the penalty shootout paid off handsomely when the Sydney FC stopper produced the crucial save for Australia.
- by Michael Lynch
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Socceroos player ratings: How Australia performed in the do or die World Cup qualifier
Andrew Redmayne was the hero of the hour for saving the penalty - his sole contribution in a shootout cameo - but young defender Kye Rowles really took the eye as Australia advanced to another World Cup.
- by Michael Lynch