Record-breaking Socceroos remain on course to reach World Cup with win over Oman

07-Oct-2021 20:48:53 | Guardian

Australia make history with 11th straight qualifying victory in Doha
Awer Mabil, Martin Boyle and Mitch Duke on target in 3-1 win

The Socceroos remain in prime position to qualify for Qatar 2022, prevailing 3-1 over Oman to stretch their winning streak to a record 11 consecutive World Cup qualifiers in the same campaign.

Awer Mabil powered Australia in front after just nine minutes in Doha, with Oman’s Al Mandhar Al Alawi responding in the 28th, before Martin Boyle’s 49th-minute header and Mitch Duke’s 89th-minute finish sealed three points.