Socceroos react to Australia 2-0 New Zealand

The Subway Socceroos claimed the Soccer Ashes with a 2-0 win over New Zealand on Wednesday morning at Gtech Community Stadium.

Mitchell Duke’s shot deflected off Harry Souttar for a quick opener before Jackson Irvine scored off the bench to seal the result.

There was some debate over who gets to claim the opener, was it Harry? Was it Mitch? See what they both had to say in our snapshot above or watch the full interviews below.

• WATCH: Australia v New Zealand | Highlights | International Friendly

Watch all the post match reaction here in what was the final preparation before the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifiers kick off next month at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

Harry Souttar: If you look at the replay it clearly came off my chest and went in

Mitch Duke says goal should be his!

Alessandro Circati: I'm happy to make my debut

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Massimo Luongo: I played with a big smile on my face 

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Graham Arnold talks Circati debut, building depth, World Cup qualifiers

• READ MORE: Arnold praises Socceroos depth building

Maty Ryan: Important to build on momentum

• READ MORE: Ryan hoping New Zealand win builds momentum

Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Australia v Bangladesh   
Date: Thursday, 16 November 2023   
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne   
Time: 8.00pm AEDT   
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