FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

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

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Australia
  • 24': Awer Mabil
  • 26': Martin Boyle
  • 70': Mitchell Duke
FT
3 - 0
China

    Australia 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

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

    Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
    Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar

    WCQ - AFC Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Jordan 2 +2 4
    2 South Korea 2 +2 4
    3 Iraq 2 +1 4
    4 Kuwait 2 0 2
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    AUS 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 Yellow Card
    11 Awer Mabil
    23 Tom Rogic
    22 Jackson Irvine
    9 Adam Taggart
    Australia Substitutes:
    Aaron Mooy, Ryan McGowan, Riley McGree, Lawrence Thomas, Daniel Arzani, Danny Vukovic, Bailey Wright, Callum Elder, James Jeggo, Milos Degenek, Kenneth Dougall, Mitchell Duke.

    CHN China

    No. Name
    1 Yan Junling (GK)
    6 Jiang Guangtai
    3 Wang Shenchao Yellow Card
    22 Yu Dabao
    5 Zhang Linpeng
    7 Wu Lei
    13 Jin Jingdao
    15 Wu Xi
    17 Wu Xinghan
    9 Elkeson
    10 Zhang Xizhe
    China Substitutes:
    Chi Zhongguo, Alan, Hongbo Yin, Wang Dalei, Luo Guofu, Hao Junmin, Yuning Zhang, Wang Gang, Liu Dianzuo, Gao Zhunyi, Li Ang, Wei Shihao.

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