Shaikh Salman hails Australia for securing Round of 16 spot

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

Shaikh Salman hails Australia for securing Round of 16 spot

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has lauded Australia on clinching their Round of 16 berth after defeating Denmark 1-0 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday.

The Socceroos showed remarkable resilience to brush aside their opening defeat to defending champions France before edging past Tunisia and victory over their European opponents on Wednesday meant the Socceroos finished in second place in Group C behind leaders Les Bleus on goal difference.