Syria will be looking to continue their fairytale run in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on the Socceroos for a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs.
The first leg of the tie will be played in Malaysia at the Hang Jebat Stadium in Malacca, Malaysia as Syria are unable to play their home games in their own nation due to war. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:30pm (AEDT).
Following the match, the two teams will fly to Sydney, with the second leg set for next Tuesday at 8pm (AEDT), with ANZ Stadium playing host.
The winner will be determined on aggregate score, with away goals to decide if the teams are split on goals after the two matches. If they still can’t be split, the second match will go to extra time and a penalty shootout, as Australia were forced to in 2006 against Uruguay.
Key game information: Syria vs Socceroos
Kick-off: 11:30pm (AEDT)
Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca, Malaysia
TV: Live, Fox Sports 501 and Nine Network
Online: Live, Foxtel app and Foxtel now
Betting: Australia $1.70, Malaysia $4.80Syria (squad)
Ibrahim Alma, Mahmoud Al-Youssef, Ahmad Madania, Moayad Ajan, Alaa Al Shbli, Hadi Al Masri, Jehad Al Baour, Gabriel Somi, Amro Jenya, Mahmoud Al Mawas, Osama Omari, Fahd Youssef, Youssef Kalfa, Tamer Haj Mohamad, Hamid Mido, Zaher Midani, Khaled Al Mobayed, Oday Al Jafal, Israa Hamwiah, Omar Khribin, Omar Al Soma, Firas Al Khatib, Mardik MardikianAustralia (squad)
Mat Ryan, Mitch Langerak, Danny Vukovic, Aziz Behich, Milos Degenek, Matthew Jurman, Josh Risdon, Trent Sainsbury, Brad Smith, Bailey Wright, Mustafa Amini, Craig Goodwin, Jackson Irvine, Massimo Luongo, Mark Milligan, Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic, James Troisi, Tim Cahill, Tomi Juric, Robbie Kruse, Mathew Leckie, Nikita Rukavystya
The match will be broadcast in Australia on two channels. The first of those is Fox Sports 501, who will begin their coverage at 11pm (AEDT). You will need a valid Foxtel TV subscription to watch their coverage though.
You can also stream their coverage on either of their applications – Foxtel Now or the Foxtel app. The former is better if you don’t already have a TV subscription, as the app is included in your subscription.
The other way to watch the action will be on the Nine Network. Their coverage also starts at 11pm (AEDT), and is available on Channel 90 or 91 in standard definition. You can stream their coverage on 9Now.
Don’t forget to join The Roar for a live blog and highlights of the action from 11:30pm (AEDT).
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