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    2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Two
    Australia
    Australia

    Australia

    5-0-0, 15 PTS
    3Winner Icon Australia
    Kuwait
    Kuwait

    Kuwait

    3-1-2, 10 PTS
    0
    • Mathew Leckie - 1'
    • Jackson Irvine - 24'
    • Ajdin Hrustic - 66'
    • Summary
    • Report
    • Statistics
    • Line-Ups

    Match Formations

    No.Name
    1Mathew Ryan
    3Fran Karacic
    2Milos Degenek
    8Ryan McGowan
    16Aziz Behich
    5James Holland
    13Kenneth Dougall
    10Ajdin Hrustic
    21Riley McGree
    22Jackson Irvine
    7Mathew Leckie
    15Mitchell Duke
    11Awer Mabil
    20Christopher Ikonomidis
    6Martin Boyle
    Substitutes
    4Rhyan Grant
    23Ruon Tongyik
    12Lawrence Thomas
    18Danny Vukovic
    17Denis Genreau
    19Harry Souttar
    9Jamie Maclaren
    14Brandon Borrello

    Game Information

    Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
    3:00 PM, June 3, 2021
    Ardiya, Kuwait
    Australia players celebrate after scoring a goal against Kuwait in World Cup qualifying.
    Getty Images

    Leckie, Irvine help Australia ease past Kuwait

    Mathew Leckie and Jackson Irvine sent Australia on their way to a 3-0 win over Kuwait on Thursday in Asian World Cup qualifying.
    May 17, 2023, 12:06 am - Reuters

    Match Timeline

    AustraliaAustralia
    KuwaitKuwait
    • 1
    • 23
    • 24
    • 62
    • 64
    • 66
    • 74
    • 74
    • 75
    • 78
    • 83
    • 83

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    South Korea9540+919
    Jordan9441+916
    Iraq9333-112
    Oman9315-510
    Palestine9234-39
    Kuwait9054-95
    Full Table

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