Australia must stick with Postecoglou and unite to qualify for World Cup
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Tim Cahill discusses his new role with Australia and praises Thailand's resilience in their World Cup Qualifier.
Australia's Tomi Juric feels his side could have easily won by five goals and now anxiously await Japan's result.
Matew Leckie gave Australia a lifeline in World Cup Qualifying with a late winner against Thailand.
Australia will have to do it the hard way if they are to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia, starting with a two-legged playoff against Syria next month. Few could argue they don't deserve this fate.
A 2-1 victory at home to 130th-ranked Thailand was ultimately not enough for the Socceroos to secure automatic qualification, as Saudi Arabia upset Group B leaders Japan 1-0 hours later in Jeddah to claim second spot.
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Indeed, the result was simply the latest in a string of heart-wrenching performances...
Australia's Tomi Juric feels his side could have easily won by five goals and now anxiously await Japan's result.
Matew Leckie gave Australia a lifeline in World Cup Qualifying with a late winner against Thailand.
Australia will have to do it the hard way if they are to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia, starting with a two-legged playoff against Syria next month. Few could argue they don't deserve this fate.
A 2-1 victory at home to 130th-ranked Thailand was ultimately not enough for the Socceroos to secure automatic qualification, as Saudi Arabia upset Group B leaders Japan 1-0 hours later in Jeddah to claim second spot.
Australia
Thailand
2
1
FT
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Indeed, the result was simply the latest in a string of heart-wrenching performances...