It was 120 goalless minutes in the playoff match against Peru, which was played at the World Cup arena in Al Rayyan in Qatar.
In the regular round of the penalty shootout, the goalkeepers each saved a penalty. In the first extra round, Australian Auer Mabil scored the 5-4 goal. Australia goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne, who was just substituted for the penalty kick, then saved Peruvian Alex Valera’s shot.
In the World Cup in Qatar in November-December, Australia will play in Group D together with Denmark, France and Tunisia