Match report

Australia Secures 3-1 Victory Over China in World Cup Qualification

Australia
Australia
3–1
FT
China
China
Oct 10, 2024

Australia triumphed over China with a 3-1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia match, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess. China's early lead through Xie Wenneng was quickly neutralized as Australia found their rhythm and dominated the latter stages of the game. Key goals from L. Miller, C. Goodwin, and N. Velupillay ensured Australia's comprehensive win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Australia 3 - China 1
  • • Xie Wenneng (China) scored the opening goal at 20 minutes
  • • L. Miller (Australia) equalized at 45 minutes
  • • C. Goodwin (Australia) scored the second goal at 53 minutes
  • • N. Velupillay (Australia) secured the win with a goal at 90 minutes

Lineups

Australia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 18 J. Gauci (G)
  • 2 T. Deng (D)
  • 19 H. Souttar (D)
  • 4 K. Rowles (D)
  • 3 L. Miller (M)
  • 13 A. O'Neill (M)
  • 22 J. Irvine (M)
  • 16 A. Behich (M)
  • 23 C. Goodwin (F)
  • 11 N. Irankunda (F)
  • 15 M. Duke (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Ryan
  • 5 J. Bos
  • 6 P. Yazbek
  • 7 N. Velupillay
  • 8 J. Geria
  • 9 A. Stamatelopoulos
  • 10 A. Hrustic
  • 12 P. Izzo
  • 14 R. McGree
  • 17 K. Baccus
  • 20 L. Brattan
  • 21 C. Burgess

China

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 14 Wang Dalei (G)
  • 13 H. Hu (D)
  • 2 Browning Tyias (D)
  • 16 Jiang Shenglong (D)
  • 4 Li Lei (D)
  • 20 Xie Wenneng (M)
  • 6 Wang Shangyuan (M)
  • 8 Y. Li (M)
  • 10 Wei Shihao (M)
  • 17 Fernandinho
  • 9 Zhang Yuning (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Yan Junling
  • 5 Wei Zhen
  • 7 Xu Haoyang
  • 11 Lin Liangming
  • 12 Liu Dianzuo
  • 15 Cheng Jin
  • 18 Han Pengfei
  • 19 Liu Yang
  • 21 Wang Haijian
  • 22 Huang Zhengyu
  • 23 Abduweli Behram

Timeline

  1. China
    20' China Goal · Normal Goal
    Xie Wenneng · Assist: Zhang Yuning
  2. China
    36' China Card · Yellow Card
    Li Lei

    Foul

  3. Australia
    45' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Miller · Assist: C. Goodwin
  4. China
    46' China subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Xie Wenneng · On: Abduweli Behram
  5. Australia
    46' Australia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Irankunda · On: R. McGree
  6. Australia
    53' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Goodwin · Assist: J. Irvine
  7. China
    66' China Card · Yellow Card
    Wang Shangyuan

    Foul

  8. China
    68' China subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Zhang Yuning · On: Lin Liangming
  9. China
    68' China subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Shihao Wei · On: Cheng Jin
  10. Australia
    75' Australia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aziz Behich · On: Jordan Bos
  11. China
    77' China subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Li Lei · On: Liu Yang
  12. Australia
    83' Australia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mitchell Duke · On: N. Velupillay
  13. Australia
    90'+4 Australia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Goodwin · On: A. Hrustic
  14. Australia
    90' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Velupillay · Assist: A. O'Neill

Match Stats

Stat Australia China
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 63%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 6
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 696 260
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 73% 27%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 605 164
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Australia's equalizer by L. Miller just before halftime shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ C. Goodwin's goal in the 53rd minute solidified Australia's control and set the stage for their victory.
  • ▸ China's inability to capitalize on their early lead and subsequent yellow cards hindered their chances of making a comeback.