Australia's 2-0 win over China significantly boosts their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes. Goals from Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay in the first half laid the foundation for the victory, although the Australian defense had to remain vigilant against China's improved second-half performance. Despite numerous attempts, China could not find the net, highlighting Australia’s defensive resilience. This win extends Australia's unbeaten run in their last 25 World Cup qualifying matches when leading at halftime, reinforcing their position in the qualifiers while maintaining pressure on group leader Japan.
Australia's solid defensive performance and first-half goals secured a crucial 2-0 victory over China, enhancing their 2026 World Cup qualification prospects.
After an early missed chance by Boyle, Jackson Irvine broke the deadlock with a deftly-placed strike following a blocked attempt, giving Australia a 1-0 lead.
China improved in the second half with debutant Serginho, yet they struggled to convert pressure into goals, ultimately failing to capitalize on their advances.
This victory marks Australia's 25th consecutive World Cup qualifying match without loss when ahead at halftime, underscoring their strong away performance in this campaign.
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