Australia vs China, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCAustralia hit three past China to top Group B
Australia have made a perfect start to the next step of World Cup qualifying, defeating China 3-0 at Qatar's Khalifa International Stadium.
Game Information
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
Location: Doha, Qatar
Line-Ups
Australia
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
| 16 | Aziz Behich |
| 19 | Harry Souttar |
| 4 | Rhyan Grant |
| 20 | Trent Sainsbury |
| 6 | Martin Boyle |
| 10 | Ajdin Hrustic  |
| 11 | Awer Mabil |
| 23 | Tom Rogic |
| 22 | Jackson Irvine |
| 9 | Adam Taggart |
China
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yan Junling (GK) |
| 6 | Jiang Guangtai |
| 3 | Wang Shenchao |
| 22 | Yu Dabao |
| 5 | Zhang Linpeng |
| 7 | Wu Lei |
| 13 | Jin Jingdao |
| 15 | Wu Xi |
| 17 | Wu Xinghan |
| 9 | Elkeson |
| 10 | Zhang Xizhe |
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