Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers
1 week ago

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers

Al Jazeera  

The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C, behind Japan, to qualify for the 48-team World Cup in North America next year. Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge. “But momentum is an important thing in sport, and we’ve kick-started that winning momentum now in an important window, and it’s important we learn and get better.” The win was a huge boost for Tony Popovic’s men in the race to come second in Asian Group C behind runaway leaders Japan and automatically qualify for the 48-team tournament in North America next year. In a breathless start, Ryan pulled off a spectacular save to deny Jay Idzes’s glancing header and minutes later Indonesia won a penalty when Kye Rowles took down Rafael Struick.

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Kluivert says best to come as Indonesia fire life into World Cup hopes
1 day, 11 hours ago

Kluivert says best to come as Indonesia fire life into World Cup hopes

Hindustan Times  

Patrick Kluivert said it was "just the beginning" after his Indonesia side beat Bahrain 1-0 in front of nearly 70,000 in Jakarta to breathe new life into their World Cup qualifying hopes. HT Image Five days after Barcelona and Dutch great Kluivert saw his team thrashed 5-1 by Australia in his first game as coach, Oxford United's Ole Romeny scored …

Indonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier
2 days, 14 hours ago

Indonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier

Al Jazeera  

Indonesia move clear in fourth spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia with 1-0 win against Bahrain. Indonesia secured a crucial 1-0 win in their Group C qualifier against Bahrain in Jakarta to increase their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The win moves fourth-placed Indonesia three points clear of their opponents and China, …

FIFA Asian World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iran hosts Uzbekistan needing only a point to seal berth
3 days, 3 hours ago

FIFA Asian World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iran hosts Uzbekistan needing only a point to seal berth

The Hindu  

Iran needs only a draw from its match against Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday to join Japan in securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup while stuttering South Korea will look to steady its nerves against visitor Jordan. Iran, which is looking to confirm a fourth consecutive appearance at the finals, leads Uzbekistan by three …

Australia downs Indonesia 5-1 in World Cup qualifier
1 week ago

Australia downs Indonesia 5-1 in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Australia rode an early storm before rallying for a comfortable 5-1 win over Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday to solidify second place in Asian Group C behind runaway leaders Japan. Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan had to be at his best to push a header from Indonesia skipper Jay Idzes over the bar in the fifth …

Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia
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1 week ago

Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia

Hindustan Times  

Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia on Thursday to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge. HT Image Indonesia missed an early penalty before a Martin Boyle spot-kick and a Nishan Velupillay strike inside a frantic opening 20 minutes did …

Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown
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1 week, 1 day ago

Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown

Al Jazeera  

The match in Sydney will see the Group C sides battle for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Australian men’s football team’s head coach Tony Popovic believes there will be a degree of the unknown when his side face an Indonesian team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a qualifying match for …

Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

XIAMEN, China — Japan is within touching distance of an eighth straight World Cup appearance after a 3-1 win over China on Tuesday put the team nine points clear of second-place Australia, which drew 2-2 with Bahrain, in their Asian qualifying group. Zaid Al Qanbar opened the scoring after 12 minutes though Son Heung-min soon found the target to keep …

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification
4 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification

The Hindu  

Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu’s relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot. An own goal from Justin Hubner 10 minutes before the interval gave the Japanese the lead before strikes from Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa …

Japan vs Indonesia: Moriyasu expects tough test in AFC qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan vs Indonesia: Moriyasu expects tough test in AFC qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026

The Hindu  

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta. A potential victory over Indonesia in front of 78,000 fans in the country’s capital puts an eighth straight World Cup berth within reach. Tomorrow we will fight very hard.” The …

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers
5 months, 1 week ago

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers

Associated Press  

Two own-goals saw the points shared between Japan and Australia in Asian World Cup qualifying. Japan, which has appeared at every World Cup since 1998, attacked from the beginning but struggled to create clear chances despite the majority of possession. Australia stunned the hosts by taking the lead after 58 minutes with a goal that came out of nothing. Keito …

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Australia’s stuttering start to the third round of World Cup qualifying hit another bump Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result follows a 1-0 loss at home to Bahrain last week and leaves the Socceroos still without a goal in Group C as they aim for a sixth successive World Cup appearance. China …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Captain Ryan wary of Indonesia as Australia aims to rebound from Bahrain loss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Captain Ryan wary of Indonesia as Australia aims to rebound from Bahrain loss

The Hindu  

Australia captain Maty Ryan has stressed the Socceroos cannot afford to underestimate Indonesia on Tuesday as they go into their World Cup qualifier in Jakarta needing to bounce back from Thursday’s surprise loss to Bahrain. A late Harry Souttar own-goal handed the Gulf side a 1-0 win on the Gold Coast in the opening match of Asia’s third round of …

Australia beats India 2-0 in the Asian Cup after goals from Irvine and Bos
1 year, 2 months ago

Australia beats India 2-0 in the Asian Cup after goals from Irvine and Bos

Associated Press  

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Australia advances at Basketball World Cup as France salvages pride
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia advances at Basketball World Cup as France salvages pride

The Hindu  

Australia beat Japan to battle into the next round of the Basketball World Cup on Tuesday, while Germany, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania and Canada all advanced with perfect records. “I’m happy to move to this next stage with this group because I think we’re getting better as the tournament goes on,” he said. That's a wrap for the First Round …

Australia defeats Czech Republic 8-3 to reach World Baseball Classic quarterfinals
2 years ago

Australia defeats Czech Republic 8-3 to reach World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

ABC  

Australia has defeated Czech Republic 8-3 to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time. Key points: Australia will play Cuba in the quarterfinals Manager Dave Nilsson described the win over Czech Republic as a "significant" moment for Australian baseball Australia finished second behind Japan on Group B standings The win in Tokyo saw Australia finish with …

Australia will pose biggest threat in Hockey World Cup, says India legend Ajit Pal Singh
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia will pose biggest threat in Hockey World Cup, says India legend Ajit Pal Singh

Firstpost  

Ajit Pal, who was part of the 1975 World Cup-winning Indian team, advised the Harmanpreet Singh-led side to “playing together as a unit” to thwart the Aussie challenge in the tournament that takes place in Odisha next month. New Delhi: Hockey great Ajit Pal Singh believes Australia will likely pose the biggest threat to India’s quest for World Cup glory …

Australia will pose biggest challenge for India in hockey World Cup: Ajit Pal
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia will pose biggest challenge for India in hockey World Cup: Ajit Pal

The Hindu  

Hockey great Ajit Pal Singh believes Australia will likely pose the biggest threat to India’s quest for World Cup glory at home, saying the hosts will have to play to their full potential to overcome the challenge of the Kookaburras. Winning or losing is a part of the game, but you do your best at all times,” said Ajit Pal, …

Australia vs Denmark result, final score, goals, highlights and World Cup Group D match report
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia vs Denmark result, final score, goals, highlights and World Cup Group D match report

The Independent  

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Australia upset Denmark 1-0 to earn World Cup last 16 spot
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia upset Denmark 1-0 to earn World Cup last 16 spot

Al Jazeera  

A narrow victory puts the Socceroos through to the last 16 for the first time since 2006, while Denmark crashes out. A breakaway goal by Mathew Leckie gave Australia a 1-0 victory over Denmark in their Group D World Cup match, sending the delirious Socceroos through to the last 16 and the disappointing Danes crashing out. Australia, through to the …

Asia Cup: Japan thrash India 5-2
2 years, 10 months ago

Asia Cup: Japan thrash India 5-2

India TV News  

Japan put on an absolute exhibition as they literally went through the Indian team to beat them 5-2 n a group A league match of the men's Asia Cup hockey championship on Tuesday. However, in the second quarter central midfielder Raj Kumar took a crack at goal from the edge of the striking circle, which was saved by Japan goalie …

World Cup: Australia to face France, Denmark and Tunisia if they win UAE and Peru qualifier playoffs
2 years, 11 months ago

World Cup: Australia to face France, Denmark and Tunisia if they win UAE and Peru qualifier playoffs

Daily Mail  

Australia could face France, Denmark and Tunisia at the 2022 World Cup if they navigate their way past United Arab Emirates and Peru in qualifying playoffs over the summer, Friday's draw has confirmed. Australia have discovered their potential opponents at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar The Socceroos could join a group containing world champions France at the tournament To …

Japan and Saudi Arabia qualify for football World Cup
3 years ago

Japan and Saudi Arabia qualify for football World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Japan beat Australia to leave the Socceroos facing a tricky playoff to qualify for the Qatar World Cup. Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the dying minutes as Japan beat Australia 2-0 to book their place at a seventh straight World Cup and in doing so also helped Saudi Arabia qualify. “I feel really happy for the players and people …

Skipper Maya Yoshida back, no Takehiro Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot
3 years ago

Skipper Maya Yoshida back, no Takehiro Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot

Firstpost  

Japan can book their place at a seventh straight World Cup by beating the Socceroos in Sydney on 24 March, having recovered from a dreadful start to the qualifying campaign for Qatar 2022. Tokyo, Japan: Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu told his players to finish the job and clinch qualification for the World Cup after naming his squad Wednesday for next …

Philippines Upset, Sam Kerr Record: Talking Points from Matchday 2 of AFC Women's Asian Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

Philippines Upset, Sam Kerr Record: Talking Points from Matchday 2 of AFC Women's Asian Cup

News 18  

The second matchday at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 saw four matches being played – Japan vs Myanmar and South Korea vs Vietnam from Group C and Australia vs Indonesia and Philippines vs Thailand from Group B. The gulf of class between the two nations was evident as captain Sam Kerr scored five goals, Emily van-Egmond scored a hat-trick, …

World Cup qualifiers: Japan end Australia's win streak; remain in race for direct qualification
3 years, 5 months ago

World Cup qualifiers: Japan end Australia's win streak; remain in race for direct qualification

India TV News  

An Australian own-goal kept Japan in the race for an automatic spot in next year's World Cup. Australia defender Aziz Behich put the ball into his own net in the 85th minute Tuesday to give Japan a 2-1 victory and six points from four matches in Group B, three points behind the Aussies and six behind Saudi Arabia. Goalkeeper Mat …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan
3 years, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan

Firstpost  

Australia became the first team to win 11 games on the trot in the same World Cup qualifying campaign after beating Oman 3-1 in Qatar Sydney: Australia coach Graham Arnold says his only focus is next week’s clash with Japan after the Socceroos became the first team to win 11 games in a row in the same World Cup qualifying …

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record

The Hindu  

Mathew Leckie and Jackson Irvine sent Australia on its way to a 3-0 win over Kuwait on Thursday as Graham Arnold's side took a huge stride towards booking its place in the third phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup. In Group C, Iran notched up a 3-1 win over Hong Kong but remains in third on …

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait

The Hindu  

Australia resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after a break of 19 months to defeat Kuwait 3-0 on Thursday and maintain its perfect record in Group B of Asia's second round. “We have to keep performing in the same way to achieve our goal of reaching the next stage.” With Thailand drawing 2-2 with Indonesia in Group G, UAE moved …

India beat Australia 5-1 to qualify for final of Sultan of Johor Cup 2019
5 years, 5 months ago

India beat Australia 5-1 to qualify for final of Sultan of Johor Cup 2019

India TV News  

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Kuwait 0-3 Australia: Mathew Leckie scored twp and Aaron Mooy added a third in easy Socceroos win
5 years, 6 months ago

Kuwait 0-3 Australia: Mathew Leckie scored twp and Aaron Mooy added a third in easy Socceroos win

The Hindu  

Mathew Leckie scored twice as Australia coasted to a 3-0 victory over Kuwait, launching its mission to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Head coach Graham Arnold came in after last year's World Cup in Russia, where Australia tumbled out after the group stage, and now is the time the former Sydney FC boss must deliver. Australia snatched a seventh-minute …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Australia breezes past Oman 5-0 in warm-up game
6 years, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Australia breezes past Oman 5-0 in warm-up game

The Hindu  

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Hockey World Cup: Title Holders Australia Beat France 3-0 to Progress to Semi-Finals
6 years, 3 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Title Holders Australia Beat France 3-0 to Progress to Semi-Finals

News 18  

Bhubaneswar: Two-time defending champions Australia are well on course to create a rare history as they defeated France 3-0 to progress to the semi-finals of the men's hockey World Cup on Wednesday. Four minutes into the match, Australia earned their first penalty corner when the ball found Francois Goyet's foot and Hayward made no mistake in converting the opportunity to …

Jedinak stars as Australia qualifies for 2018 World Cup
7 years, 4 months ago

Jedinak stars as Australia qualifies for 2018 World Cup

Associated Press  

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Tim Cahill: The Socceroos' saviour's best rescue efforts for Australia
7 years, 5 months ago

Tim Cahill: The Socceroos' saviour's best rescue efforts for Australia

ABC  

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FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Australia register narrow win over Thailand, maintain hope of direct qualification
7 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Australia register narrow win over Thailand, maintain hope of direct qualification

Firstpost  

Australia beat Thailand 2-1 in their final World Cup qualifying group game on Tuesday, but they faced a nervy wait to see if it will be enough to book their ticket to Russia 2018 Melbourne: Australia beat Thailand 2-1 in their final World Cup qualifying group game on Tuesday, but they faced a nervy wait to see if it will …

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Japan qualify for the mega event in Russia after beating Australia 2-0
7 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Japan qualify for the mega event in Russia after beating Australia 2-0

Firstpost  

Asano steered home a left-foot volley and Ideguchi sealed the victory with a stunning long-range strike as Japan became the fourth team to reach next year’s finals. Saitama: Takuma Asano and Yosuke Ideguchi were on target as Japan beat Australia 2-0 at home on Thursday to qualify for their sixth successive World Cup. Asano steered home a left-foot volley four …

Socceroos beat Saudi Arabia 3-2 thanks to Tom Rogic thunderbolt to stay in World Cup hunt
7 years, 9 months ago

Socceroos beat Saudi Arabia 3-2 thanks to Tom Rogic thunderbolt to stay in World Cup hunt

ABC  

The Socceroos have beaten Saudi Arabia 3-2 in Adelaide to keep its World Cup 2018 qualifying hopes alive. But Australia's bubble was burst soon enough as Saudi Arabia put together an excellent counter-attack, with Salem Aldawsari applying an unerring finish after a passing move cut the Socceroos backline to ribbons. Australia looked to make amends in the second half, but …

United Arab Emirates stun Japan on penalties[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 2 months ago

United Arab Emirates stun Japan on penalties[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

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World Cup: Australia thrash India 4-0 in last group league encounter – India TV
10 years, 9 months ago

World Cup: Australia thrash India 4-0 in last group league encounter – India TV

India TV News  

The Hague: India suffered a humiliating 0-4 loss against defending champions Australia in their final group league encounter of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Asserting their strength, Australia built up a four-goal lead in the initial 22 minutes, before the Indian managed to re-group themselves and put up a stronger defence thereby denying the fancied rivals, a chance of …

Australia triumphs; India finishes fifth
12 years ago

Australia triumphs; India finishes fifth

The Hindu  

Australia extended its domination in the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament, by bagging its their seventh title, after a 3-2 win over host Malaysia in the summit clash here on Sunday. With attack as the watchword, Malaysia pressed for an early goal and Saari Faizal struck from the team’s second penalty corner in the fourth minute. Australia’s penalty corner came …

Australia looking to gain on streaking Japan
12 years, 6 months ago

Australia looking to gain on streaking Japan

India TV News  

Seoul, South Korea, Sep 10: Australia travels to Jordan looking not only for its first win in the final round of qualification for the 2014 World Cup, but anxious to prevent Japan from disappearing over the horizon on the road to Brazil. Australia, with two points from two games, faces a tougher fixture in Amman on Tuesday knowing a loss …

Australia Beats Saudi 3-1 In World Cup Qualifier
13 years, 6 months ago

Australia Beats Saudi 3-1 In World Cup Qualifier

India TV News  

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept 7: Striker Josh Kennedy netted twice to continue his goal-scoring streak as Australia beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 on Tuesday to continue its winning start to Asian qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. The lanky, Japan-based Kennedy, who also scored the late winner in Australia's comeback 2-1 win over Thailand last Friday, gave the Socceroos the lead …

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