World Cup is Coming

15/04/2014:
World Cup is Coming
As the World Cup continues to draw closer, there are some pictures of the Socceroos World Cup history.

1974 was Australia’s first ever World Cup Finals appearence. West Germany defeated Australia 3-0 in this match, and Australia were eventually knocked out of the group stage scoring no goals and managing only one point.

A new chapter was written in Australia's sporting history after the Socceroos qualified for the World Cup finals following their 4-2 win over Uruguay on penalties in 2006. This is the iconic image of John Aloisi celebrating after converting the winning penalty.

A controversial last-gasp penalty by Francesco Totti breaks Australian hearts as they are cruelly eliminated in a 1-0 loss to eventual champions Italy.

2010:Australia overcame the first-half dismissal of Harry Kewell to battle for a 1-1 draw against Ghana. Brett Holman scored Australia’s goal.

2014: The Socceroos celebrate after Josh Kennedy leaped high to score agaisnt Iraq and seal the Socceroos place in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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