Socceroos qualify for World Cup in Russia after defeating Honduras
They may have taken the longest possible route, but the Socceroos are off to their fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup after defeating Honduras in Sydney overnight.
Captain Mile Jedinak lead the team to a 3-1 victory in front of more than 77,000 passionate fans at ANZ Stadium.
It was a nervous start for the Aussies, but they came back in the second half with a deflected free kick and two penalty goals, courtesy of Jedinak.
Social media was filled with green and gold following the impressive win, with hundreds of people, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, expressing their congratulations.
Congratulations @Socceroos – a great win 3-1 and now on the road to Moscow and more victories! #GoSoccerooos
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) November 15, 2017
Massive day for the country @Socceroos #SSM #Woohoo pic.twitter.com/cj9lOiior9
— Adam Spencer (@adambspencer) November 15, 2017
That’s it, the @Socceroos are off to the world’s BIGGEST dance! Here we come Russia. ?? #AUSvHON #9WWOS pic.twitter.com/lmVmHeeEJX
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) November 15, 2017
It’s time for the @Socceroos to take on the world. pic.twitter.com/sbPU32SAEP
— Caltex Socceroos (@Socceroos) November 15, 2017
