Australia impress in win over Oman

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Australia outclassed Oman 5-0 in an international friendly on Saturday, ahead of their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign. 

Australia were in superb form at the Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.

The Socceroos had suffered several setbacks in their preparation for their UAE 2019 challenge with Daniel Arzani and Aaron Mooy missing out due to injuries, but their dominance over Oman began as early as the 10th minute with Andrew Nabbout opening the scoring.

Four minutes later, Chris Ikonomidis doubled Australia's lead with his first international goal, before Awer Mabil made it 3-0 in the 24th minute.

Two minutes from the hour-mark, Milos Degenek also opened his international account, and Jackson Irvine completed a super win for Australia with his goal in the 89th minute.

In the Continental showpiece, Graham Arnold's charge, will play Jordan in their Group B opener on January 6, before playing Palestine and Syria, while Oman will have a final friendly with Thailand on January 2.

Photos: Football Federation Australia


Source: the-afc.com