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Irvine leads Socceroos to WCQ win over China

Australia's quest to secure automatic World Cup qualification is set to go down to the wire, despite the Socceroos earning a 2-0 away win over China.
Mar 25, 2026, 09:29 am - AAP

Match Timeline

China
Australia
  • 13
  • 16
  • 29
  • 34
  • 45
  • 66
  • 67
  • 76
  • 77
  • 82
  • 87
  • 90+1

Match Commentary

90'+1'
Daniel Arzani (Australia) Substitution at 91'
87'
Wang Ziming (China) Substitution at 87'
82'
Anthony Cáceres (Australia) Substitution at 82'
Match Stats
CHNAUS
Possession
48.8%
51.248.8
51.2%
Shots on Goal
1
2
Shot Attempts
12
7
Yellow Cards
1
0
Corner Kicks
6
6
Saves
0
1