Australia wins a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh 7-0.
Bangladesh faced an experienced Australian team that nearly upset Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16; it was always going to be a difficult night for Bangladesh. Although the tourists made an effort, it was never sufficient.
Australia started their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing 7-0 victory over Bangladesh at Melbourne's AAMI Park.
Bangladesh faced an experienced Australian team that nearly upset Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16; it was always going to be a difficult night for Bangladesh. Although the tourists made an effort, it was never sufficient.
Mitchell Duke scored twice, and Jamie McLaren scored a hat-trick. Each of Brandon Borello and Harry Souttar scored one goal.
Bangladesh faced an experienced Australian team that nearly upset Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16; it was always going to be a difficult night for Bangladesh. Although the tourists made an effort, it was never sufficient.
Mitchell Duke scored twice, and Jamie McLaren scored a hat-trick. Each of Brandon Borello and Harry Souttar scored one goal.
center-back In the fourth minute of the game, Souttar gave Australia the lead. The 2022 FIFA World Cup star from Leicester City, who won a lot of plaudits for his outstanding defensive play, headed the ball into the goal after Craig Goodwin hit a beautiful ball.
For a little period following that, Bangladesh was able to neutralize the Australian threat and even win a corner. However, the hosts' silence was short-lived as Brandon Borello made it 2-0.
For a little period following that, Bangladesh was able to neutralize the Australian threat and even win a corner. However, the hosts' silence was short-lived as Brandon Borello made it 2-0.
Bangladesh's midfield attempted to exert pressure on Australia despite giving up two goals, but they were thwarted by some strong defensive work. However, Bangladesh was always going to have issues because of the height of the hosts.
In the 37th minute, Mitchell Duke—who helped Australia end their World Cup drought last year—won an aerial duel to make it 3-0.
The game shifted farther away from the visitors on the eve of halftime thanks to another goal from the Australia forward.
Jamie McLaren made it 5-0 shortly after play resumed after a refereeing error. Although McLaren was obviously offside, the ruling held because there was no VAR.
In the 37th minute, Mitchell Duke—who helped Australia end their World Cup drought last year—won an aerial duel to make it 3-0.
The game shifted farther away from the visitors on the eve of halftime thanks to another goal from the Australia forward.
Jamie McLaren made it 5-0 shortly after play resumed after a refereeing error. Although McLaren was obviously offside, the ruling held because there was no VAR.
In the seventieth minute, substitute McLaren scored his second goal. After a superb stop by Mitul Marma, the Australian attacker struck the back of the net. And in the 84th minute, he scored his third through a tap-in.
Prior to the final whistle, Australia was granted a penalty, but Marma saved it.
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Prior to the final whistle, Australia was granted a penalty, but Marma saved it.
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