Australia qualify for 5th consecutive FIFA World Cup, beat Peru 5-4 on penalties
Updated On: 14 June, 2022 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Australia goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne proved to be the star of the match. He came off the bench to replace skipper Mat Ryan in the dying seconds of extra time, and denied Alex Valera from the spot
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Australia`s players celebrate winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 play-off qualifiers against Peru. Pic/AFP
Australia overcame a resolute Peru side to gain qualification into the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 90 minutes and extra time weren`t enough to separate both team, with the score at 0-0 when penalties began. Eventually, the Socceroos won the game 5-4 from the spot. This will be the fifth consecutive appearance for the Socceroos in the FIFA World Cup.
Australia goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne proved to be the star of the match. He came off the bench to replace skipper Mat Ryan in the dying seconds of extra time, and denied Alex Valera from the spot.
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