08-Jun-2021 01:30:07 | Guardian
More new faces were on show against the minnows of Taiwan in a match that also offered a hint of future challenges
Sometimes jobs are done with verve. Sometimes they are just done. If the Socceroos exceeded expectations against Kuwait, they met them against Taiwan.
Five goals to one with almost 80% possession is a walkover by anyone’s definition, and Australia have almost certainly secured passage to Asia’s third round of World Cup qualification with a sixth consecutive win for the first time in 20 years.
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