Perfectly Imperfect: Unlikely Hero Takes Socceroos to Brink of Another World Cup

‘Rope-a-dope’ Socceroos grab huge win

After a mostly dreadful performance against Asian powers Japan, one moment of magic has put Australia on the verge of another World Cup.

Five quick hits: Behich puts Australia closer to World Cup qualification

Tony Popovic chooses substance over sparkle, Socceroos lack imagination in attack, and Aziz Behich provides an improbable wonder goal. These are five quick hits from Australia's dramatic 1-0 defeat of Japan.

Perfectly imperfect: Unlikely hero takes Socceroos to brink of another World Cup

Thursday night’s clash with Japan grimly tested the patience of all those who watched it. Then it was richly rewarded with Aziz Behich’s 90th-minute goal.

Behich joins Socceroos’ folklore with miracle goal in Perth

John Aloisi in 2005. Josh Kennedy in 2013. Mile Jedinak in 2017. Andrew Redmayne in 2022. Now add Aziz Behich in Perth in 2025.

Socceroos itching to confirm World Cup fate

The Socceroos have a frustrating wait to officially confirm their automatic World Cup qualification but striker Brandon Borrello says they can handle it.

INTERNATIONAL CITY: Behich nets stunning winner to all but guarantee World Cup qualification

Just days after lifting the A-League Men’s Championship trophy as Melbourne City captain, Aziz Behich has delivered another unforgettable moment – this time on the international stage. The left-back was the hero for the Socceroos on Thursday night, scoring a stunning 90th-minute winner to seal a 1-0 victory over Japan in front of more than 57,000 fans at Perth Stadium. Behich played the full 90 minutes and proved the difference in what was a ten…