Kuwait
0
Match Complete
Australia
4
| 88' |  | A. Mabil | ||
| 82' | | T. Rogic | ||
| 61' |  | T. Sainsbury | ||
| 21' | | A. Giannou | ||
| 12' | | K. M. Ibrahim |
| 5 | Shots | 17 | ||
| 2 | On Target | 8 | ||
| 3 | Fouls | 17 | ||
| 2 | Corners | 8 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 2 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
The Socceroos travel to Kuwait for an international friendly. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3:30am AEDT.
Australia play their first game under Graham Arnold as the former Sydney FC boss looks forward to an Asian Cup defence.
It’s also the Socceroos’ first match since their 2-nil loss to Peru in the final group game of this year’s World Cup in Russia.
Premier League players Mat Ryan and Aaron Mooy will miss the game due to injury.
Danny Vukovic is likely to play as keeper.
Former skipper Mile Jedinak won’t be either after retiring from international football earlier in the year.
The amount of missing talent could see several young players get a chance to come on or start.
Kuwait have had a tough time at the international level.
They haven’t won a game in years and returned from a lengthy ban from FIFA just 12 months ago.
The 782-day ban came because Kuwait’s government was accused of interfering in the day-to-day business of the football federation.
But a result for Kuwait could see them get the momentum they need to finally get back on their feet.
Prediction
Kuwait 0 – 2 Australia
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3:30am AEDT.
When: 3:30am AEDT
Where: Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium
TV: Live, Fox Sports
Betting: Kuwait $5.50, draw $3.40, Australia $1.53
Nephilim
Roar Rookie
Arzani and Mabil made a big difference when they came on, though the side looks really good, props to Arnie, Korea will be the test
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
Thanks for the blog, Isaac. The opposition didn't offer much in the way of a test however it was good to see the likes of Mabil and Deng on the pitch, particularly with the former doing what he does best, getting in behind defences. South Korea should give us a better idea as to where we are at, however it is a pleasing start.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Thank you to everyone who joined The Roar for this live blog, we look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
FULL TIME: Kuwait 0 - 4 Australia
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+2' - The referee blows for full-time! Graham Arnold's tenure is off to a good start!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+1' - Kuwait win a late free kick and a chance for a consolation goal.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+1' - Two minutes of added time.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90' - An efficient performance from the Socceroos. Pretty much dominated the entire game.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
KUWAIT 0 - 4 AUSTRALIA
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
88' - GOAL AUSTRALIA - Juric puts Mabil through, and Mabil just slots the ball past the keeper to make it four!
88'
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
88' - Australia nearly make it four but Kuwait clear with some last-ditch defending.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
87' - There was also a change a few minutes ago. Gersbach came on for Behich.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
86 ' - The free kick comes very, very close. It hits the bar.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
85' - Kuwait win another free kick in a dangerous area. Sainsbury gives it away. The Socceroos have given away a lot of free kicks in this area and if they do it against better teams they will be punished.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
84' - That goal seems to have put a spring in Australia's step as they push forward looking for a fourth.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
KUWAIT 0 - 3 AUSTRALIA
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
82' - GOAL AUSTRALIA - Rogic gets the ball down the middle with no pressure on him and he just slots the ball past the keeper. That was far too easy.
82'
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
80' - Australia are still moving forward but not with the same intensity. I wouldn't be surprised if the game ends with this scoreline.