Match Report
A fresh faced Socceroos side have come from behind to defeat rivals Jordan, with the match minutes crucial, as the side prepares for a do-or-die qualifier against the United Arab Emirates
National team coach Graham Arnold intended to use the friendly match as an opportunity to valuable minutes into his squad, with places up for grabs in the upcoming FIFA World Cup AFC Play-Off next week.
The A-League Men's competition was represented heavily against the Jordanians, with defender Kye Rowles making his international debut, with forward Nicholas D'Agostino, joining Melbourne Victory teammate and 2015 Asian Cup hero Jason Davidson, and Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin.
Reminiscent of the early covid-era which saw the Socceroo's initial qualifiers taken to Qatar, the match was played behind closed doors in a tense start from both sides, as the new look Aussie lineup attempted to find fluidity and combinations in attack.
That effort was halted early, with Jordanian midfielder Mousa Al Tamari finding the back of the net in the 21st minute, with a stunning long range effort flying past the outstretched arm of goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
