NEW DELHI: Striker Mitchell Duke scored as Australia registered a memorable 1-0 win over Tunisia of their FIFA World Cup Group D encounter on the Al Janoub Stadium stadium in Qatar on Saturday. That is Australia’s first win in a World Cup in 12 years.
General, Australia received a World Cup sport for less than the third time of their historical past.
Duke scored halfway by the primary half with a glancing header previous keeper Aymen Dahmen to offer Australia the lead.
The victory snapped Australia’s seven-match winless run at World Cups since they final picked up three factors in a victory over Serbia in 2010.
Australia sit second in Group D with three factors from two video games, having been well-beaten 4-1 by holders France of their tournament-opener.
Australia’s finest World Cup efficiency got here in 2006 when in addition they reached the final 16, within the days of Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka.
(With company inputs)
General, Australia received a World Cup sport for less than the third time of their historical past.
Duke scored halfway by the primary half with a glancing header previous keeper Aymen Dahmen to offer Australia the lead.
The victory snapped Australia’s seven-match winless run at World Cups since they final picked up three factors in a victory over Serbia in 2010.
Australia sit second in Group D with three factors from two video games, having been well-beaten 4-1 by holders France of their tournament-opener.
Australia’s finest World Cup efficiency got here in 2006 when in addition they reached the final 16, within the days of Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka.
(With company inputs)
