/ 14 June 2022

Socceroos at the last chance saloon

If you’re up and about as we send this at 6am, turn on Channel 10 to watch the Socceroos in extra-time against Peru as they fight for a spot in the World Cup in Qatar starting in November. It’s a one-game showdown on neutral turf outside the Qatari capital Doha – and the winner takes it all. The Socceroos eliminated the United Arab Emirates last week with a 2-1 victory, and given Australia had qualified for the last 4 World Cups, there are high hopes we can make it 5 in a row. And sure, Peru had local shamans on their side, but we have a good record against South American teams in these playoffs. Fingers, toes and knees crossed, please…

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