Socceroos Secure Crucial Win Over China in World Cup Qualifiers

Australia's 3-1 victory in Adelaide marks Tony Popovic's successful debut as head coach, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.

Craig Goodwin emerged as the hero for Australia, scoring a pivotal goal and assisting another to lead the Socceroos to victory.
The match marked the first under new coach Tony Popovic, who implemented a 3-4-2-1 formation, showcasing a more dynamic playing style.
Australia's win was essential after a rocky start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, which included a loss to Bahrain and a draw with Indonesia.
Newcomer Joe Gauci replaced long-time goalkeeper Mat Ryan, making a statement in Popovic’s first squad selection.
The victory places Australia second in their qualifying group, with a challenging match against Japan on the horizon.