Australia isn’t letting an opening defeat against the defending World Cup champions slow it down in Qatar.
The Socceroos took a 1-0 lead over Tunisia in the 23rd minute of their Group D match on Saturday off a header from Mitchell Duke.
Craig Goodwin, Australia’s lone goalscorer against France on Tuesday, attempted to send a cross into the box before it took a deflection. The ricochet went right in Duke’s direction, and the forward put the header in perfect position to get it past Tunisian goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen.
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WATCH HERETo make the moment even more special, Duke did a special celebration for his son, Jaxson, who flashed a “J” back at his father from the stands.
With the tally, Duke now has nine goals in 23 international appearances.
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SIGN UP If the result holds, Australia would vault into second place in the Group D table with three points. The Aussies’ Group D finale will be played on Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET against Denmark, who tied Tunisia in its opener and will battle France at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday.
