Email By James Maasdorp Updated October 11, 2017 20:02:10 Sorry, this video has expired Video: A Tim Cahill extra-time goal saw the Socceroos progress against Syria (Photo: AAP) (ABC News) Related Story: As it happened: Cahill to the fore as Socceroos edge Syria 2-1 in extra time Map: Sydney 2000 The Socceroos have edged 10-man Syria 2-1 in extra time to progress to the intercontinental World Cup qualifying play-off after a tense stand-off in Sydney. Who do we play next?The Socceroos play another two-legged home-and-away play-off against CONCACAF's (North and Central America) fourth-best team.Playing away before a home decider, Australia will face either Panama, Honduras or the United States on November 6 and November 14. Locked at 1-1 (and 2-2 on aggregate) since early in the first half, Australia had been constantly frustrated throughout regular time, and through much of extra time, before Tim Cahill rolled back the years with a headed winner to put the Socceroos … [Read more...] about Socceroos beat Syria 2-1 in extra time to advance to intercontinental play-off for World Cup qualifying
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I struggled to hold back my tears when MS Dhoni got out in World Cup semis: Yuzvendra Chahal
NEW DELHI: The World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand in July still fresh in his mind, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said he struggled to hold back his tears when Mahendra Singh Dhoni got out in that match at Old Trafford. Chasing 240, Chahal walked into bat after Dhoni fell in the 49th over against New Zealand in the rain-affected semi-final which India lost by 18 runs. Dhoni stitched a 116-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja to get India close after they were tottering at 92 for 6 at one stage. But Dhoni's dismissal, run out on 50, crushed India's hopes of reaching the final. "It was my first World Cup and when Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) got out and I was going in (to bat), I was trying to hold back my tears. It was so depressing," Chahal said at an event. "We played so well for nine games but suddenly we were going out of the tournament. Rain wasn't in our hands and so it won't be right to say anything (about the interruption). It was the first time that we really wanted to go back to … [Read more...] about I struggled to hold back my tears when MS Dhoni got out in World Cup semis: Yuzvendra Chahal
Socceroos beat Thailand 2-1 but Australia now waits on Japan and Saudi Arabia for World Cup fate
Email Updated September 05, 2017 22:25:17 Photo: A 2-1 win against Thailand got the points Australia needed, but did the goal difference equation no favours. (AAP: Julian Smith) Related Story: Socceroos edge Thailand on frustrating night, as it happened Map: Melbourne 3000 The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a 2-1 win over Thailand, but must now wait on Japan getting at least a draw against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning (AEST) to qualify for the World Cup.Pokklaw Anan's goal in the 81st minute looked to have sunk the Socceroos' hopes after Australia had tried repeatedly to break down a stubborn Thai defence, having looked to have finally done it when Tomi Juric opened the scoring on the 69th minute.With spirits down, Leckie's caressed finish through a sea of legs got Australia the win, but not the goal-difference changer it would have hoped for, with the Socceroos now hoping Japan can get at least a draw in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning (AEST).Having … [Read more...] about Socceroos beat Thailand 2-1 but Australia now waits on Japan and Saudi Arabia for World Cup fate
ICC World Cup 2019: Ravindra Jadeja making it count as supersub
LEEDS: Ravindra Jadeja featured in every game India played in the 2015 World Cup - a total of eight. At the 2019 edition, he remains the only one from the original squad of 15 yet to figure in a single match. WORLD CUP SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLE Times have changed and so have the priorities and the requirements of the team. Despite bringing much to the table with his all-round abilities, Jadeja doesn't seem to fit into the team equation even as the tournament reaches its closure. Jadeja's stunning catch to dismiss Jason Roy at Edgbaston was a reminder of his fielding brilliance. He has contributed to the team's cause whenever he has been called upon as a substitute fielder in this World Cup. Whether in the ring or outside it, he is a delight to watch and a constant threat to the batsmen. Jadeja would have liked to be in that list captains exchange before every game. But his wish seems destined to remain unfulfilled. Chastened by the experience against England, India dropped a … [Read more...] about ICC World Cup 2019: Ravindra Jadeja making it count as supersub
World Cup fate out of Socceroos’ hands after 2-0 loss to Japan hurts chances of automatic qualification
Email Updated September 01, 2017 08:30:33 Photo: Japan sealed its spot at Russia 2018 with the victory over Australia. (AP: Shuji Kajiyama) Related Story: As it happened: Socceroos' World Cup hopes out of their hands as Japan wins 2-0 Map: Japan Automatic World Cup qualification is now out of Australia's hands after Japan claimed a 2-0 win in Tokyo.A win would have sealed a spot at Russia 2018 for Australia, but victory ensured it was Japan and not the visitors who left with a ticket booked.Takuma Asano and Idedguchi Yosuke scored the goals to break Australia's hearts, with the Socceroos now needing to beat Thailand next Tuesday and hope Japan beat or draw with Saudi Arabia a few hours later.Pre-match, Ange Postecoglou had flagged Australia's intentions to dominate the match, and his players made a go of doing just that throughout a rapid first half. External Link: World Cup qualifying AFC Group B ladder Australia's movement of the ball through midfield was crisp and … [Read more...] about World Cup fate out of Socceroos’ hands after 2-0 loss to Japan hurts chances of automatic qualification