FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Australia vs Vietnam, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
  • 30': Jamie Maclaren
  • 45'+2': Tom Rogic
  • 72': Craig Goodwin
  • 76': Riley McGree
FT
4 - 0

Australia thrash Vietnam in race to qualify for 2022 World Cup finals

Australia claimed a 4-0 win over Vietnam in Melbourne, ensuring the Socceroos stay in the race for an automatic World Cup qualifying spot.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 27,740

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Saudi Arabia 2 +1 4
2 Iraq 2 +1 4
3 Indonesia 2 -2 0
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Line-Ups

AUS Australia

No. Name
1 Mathew Ryan (GK)
2 Milos Degenek
20 Trent Sainsbury
5 Fran Karacic
16 Joel King
7 Mathew Leckie Yellow Card
23 Tom Rogic
22 Jackson Irvine
6 Martin Boyle
13 Aaron Mooy
9 Jamie Maclaren

VIE Vietnam

No. Name
1 Bui Tan Truong (GK)
4 Tien Dung Bui
21 Dinh Trong Tran
5 Pham Xuan Manh Yellow Card
2 Le Van Xuan
6 Xuân Truong Luong
8 Hung Dung Do
17 Van Thanh Vu
19 Quang Hai Nguyen
11 Pham Tuan Hai
20 Van Duc Phan

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