Australia vs Syria

Australia beat 10-man Syria in World Cup play-off

Veteran striker Tim Cahill scores deep into extra time to take Australia a big step closer to next year's World Cup and end war-torn Syria's fairytale run in the play-offs.

'Kangaroo barbecue' as Syria fans troll Aussies

Syrian football fans troll Australia's official Facebook supporters page ahead of Tuesday's World Cup play-off in Sydney.

Aussies slam ref after World Cup penalty blow

Australian players and media slam the referee after Syria's controversial late penalty dented their hopes of reaching next year's World Cup following a 1-1 play-off draw in Malacca.

October 10, 2017
October 10, 2017

Australia beat 10-man Syria in World Cup play-off

Veteran striker Tim Cahill scores deep into extra time to take Australia a big step closer to next year's World Cup and end war-torn Syria's fairytale run in the play-offs.

October 10, 2017
October 10, 2017

'Kangaroo barbecue' as Syria fans troll Aussies

Syrian football fans troll Australia's official Facebook supporters page ahead of Tuesday's World Cup play-off in Sydney.

October 6, 2017
October 6, 2017

Aussies slam ref after World Cup penalty blow

Australian players and media slam the referee after Syria's controversial late penalty dented their hopes of reaching next year's World Cup following a 1-1 play-off draw in Malacca.