- Australia beat the United Arab Emirates 2-1 to set up a World Cup play-off with Peru next Monday for a place in Qatar.
- The final World Cup place will be decided on Tuesday when Costa Rica faces New Zealand.
- Jackson Irvine scored the opening goal and Caio Canedo equalized for the UAE before Ajdin Hrustic’s heavily deflected strike gave Australia to victory.
Australia beat the United Arab Emirates 2-1 to set up a World Cup play-off with Peru next Monday for a spot in Qatar.
Jackson Irvine scored the initial objective of the Asian play-off at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, opening home after great play on the conservative by previous Hibernian partner Martin Boyle.
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Brazil-conceived Caio Canedo balanced from short proximity after poor safeguarding.
However, Ajdin Hrustic’s vigorously diverted strike was sufficient to send Australia into the intercontinental play-off.
The game was played in 33C intensity, albeit the arena in Al Rayyan has cooled.
They meet South Americans Peru at a similar scene for a spot in the World Cup.
The last World Cup but will be settled on Tuesday when Costa Rica face New Zealand.