The Socceroos are off to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Here’s how they rated in their win over Honduras.
Mat Ryan: Not his busiest night but a confident contributor when coming off his line – 7
Matt Jurman: Poor start with a dangerous studs-up tackle on Alberth Elis. Otherwise knew his job and stuck to it – 7
Trent Sainsbury: A steady influence at the back and kept Antony Lozano quiet at the top – 7
Bailey Wright: A confident, improved effort from the first leg but saw little attacking threat on the right of defence – 6.5
Mark Milligan: Workrate can never be faulted but looked somewhat lost in a two-man defensive midfield, tried to work slightly higher into gaping space – 6
Mile Jedinak: Immense. Marshalled his men superbly and scored a hat-trick. Couldn’t tell he’d just come off his first full match in five months – 9
Aziz Behich: Provided the ball for Australia’s best first-half chance. Was stretchered off at one point but soldiered on and has made the left wing-back position his own – 7.5
Aaron Mooy: Again inconsistent with the set piece and struggled with the slow pace of the game. Shined in Rogic’s absence – 6
Tom Rogic: Ran at defenders and weaved through the Honduran midfield with ease. A genius on the ball but soft on the finish – 8
Mathew Leckie: Largely anonymous. Couldn’t find his way into the game despite working hard down the right – 6
Tim Cahill: Whole heart in it as usual and rattled the bar with a header but mostly lacked the service to utilise his aerial prowess to its best effect – 7
Substitutes:
Tomi Juric: Used his physical presence to put the pressure on and skied a late chance – 7
Robbie Kruse: Didn’t have much time but won the penalty for Australia’s third goal – 8
James Troisi: N/A.
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