Thailand visited Brisbane with huge incentives to perform well against Australia. A draw would bring bonuses of one million baht and a win would lead to a bonus of two million baht. The motivated Thais secured a lead through a goal at the quarter hour mark tapped in off a beautiful cross by Jakkraphan Kewprom that evaded the head of Australian captain Lucas Neill. Thailand took their 1-0 lead into the locker room.When Australia emerged from the break, they had recaptured their mojo. A stinging shot from Matt McKay lead to a rebound quickly tapped in by Josh Kennedy (pictured, yellow). The Socceroos appeared to have taken the lead off a Tim Cahill header four minutes later, but the goal was ruled back for a foul on the goalkeeper. Australia scored the winner after their first goalscorer Josh Kennedy committed an apparent unintentional handball off a cross that led to the ball bouncing perfectly for Alex Brosque to score his first international goal and give Australia the 2-1 victory.
Oman took the game to their favored opponents at home in Muscat. Oman had at least four clear chances to score in the first half of play but failed to put Saudi Arabia behind on the scoreboard. Saudi Arabia knocked one ball of the post before the half concluded.
The second half continued to be a display of defensive integrity from both sides, with neither team breaking the deadlock. The scoreless draw means the two teams are joint second in the group with five matches to go. Oman head to Thailand in four days and Saudi Arabia host Australia in what may be the match of the day.
Goals:
Goals:
Australia
Joshua Kennedy 58
Alex Brosque 86
Thailand
Teerasil Dangda 14
Match Reports:
Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFmLQQyh7vg (Australia v. Thailand)
Full Match Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IV5UR1Gxgc (Australia v. Thailand)
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