Flashback: Iran v Australia - 1998 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Play-off

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Flashback: Iran v Australia - 1998 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Play-off

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will kick off their FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia Intercontinental Play-off against Honduras later on Friday with the aim of confirming a fourth successive appearance at the Finals.

The Socceroos know that luck hasn’t always been on their side when it comes to navigating through intercontinental double headers.

In fact, the penalty shootout triumph over Uruguay in 2005 remains their only success in five attempts.

Fans will particularly remember the infamous play-off with Islamic Republic of Iran in 1997, which saw Australia get knocked out on away goals after two intense clashes in Tehran and Melbourne.

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