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The Socceroos will put everything on the line as they endeavour to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, taking on Syria in the first leg of their AFC playoff. This is The Roar‘s ultimate guide to live streaming the match online and watching it on TV.
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 11:30pm (AEDT) on Thursday, October 5 with Syria forced to play their matches outside of national borders thanks to the ongoing war. Instead, they will host the game at the Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca, Malaysia.
The winner of this two-leg play-off will move onto the inter-confederation battle, taking on a team from Central and Nortern America for the right to play the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The match will be broadcast on two channels for viewers in Australia. Fox Sports, who are the home of the A-League and Socceroos in Australia will broadcast the match with a pre-game show beginning from 11pm (AEDT).
To watch their coverage however, you will need a valid Foxtel TV subscription.
The other way to watch the match will be through the Nine Network, who have recently picked up simulcasting rights to show all Socceroos games in the run to Russia.
Their coverage will be available on the Channel 90 for high definition or 91 for standard definition in most areas, although you should check your local guides to ensure it isn’t being broadcast on 9Gem or 9Go in your area. Their coverage will also start at 11pm (AEDT).
Both are due to end at 1:30am (AEDT).
The best way to stream the match online will be through one of Fotel’s streaming applications. Both of these allow you to stream the channels of Foxtel, and there are two options available.
If you already have a Foxtel TV subscription, then the best way for you to stream will be through the Foxtel app, which is free to download and use with a TV package. If you don’t have a TV subscription, then you should use Foxtel Now, which has sports packages starting from $29 per month.
Both apps are available on any device you may own.
If you’re not a Foxtel customer, you can catch Nine’s coverage via their online streaming service, 9Now. This stream will allow you to watch the free-to-air coverage as it is on TV.
How to watch the match on TV
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How to live stream the match online
Stream the best choice of live sport from Australia and around the world instantly with Foxtel Now. Foxtel Now is the more flexible and accessible way to stream live sport to your devices. Plus, you can start watching today with a two-week free trial^.If you already have a Foxtel subscription that includes the Sport pack, you can stream live sport anytime, anywhere to your devices through the free Foxtel app~.
^Requires internet and compatible device. Data charges may apply. Australia only.
~Just connect your compatible device to the internet. Data charges may apply. Shows only available if they’re in your pack, some shows/channels not available. Sorry, Australia only.
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