"Bahrain stunned Australia with a 1-0 win courtesy of a late own goal from defender Harry Souttar in the opening match of the third round of Asian qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026."
"The Bahrainis celebrated wildly after the final whistle at Robina Stadium...making a perfect start in their bid to qualify for the finals for the first time."
"It took a wicked deflection off centre half Souttar, which wrong-footed Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who could only watch helplessly as the ball went past him into the net."
"Australia coach Graham Arnold said...at the end of the night, it just wasn't our night. If you put one in the back of the net against these nations, they tend to fall apart."
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