Bahrain snatch 0-1 victory over Australia with a late own goal after Kusini Yengi sees a straight red for a high boot
Australia have suffered a surprise 0-1 defeat to Bahrain in the opening match of the third round of 2026 World Cup qualification on the Gold Coast.Australia have suffered a surprise 0-1 defeat to Bahrain in the opening match of the third round of 2026 World Cup qualification on the Gold Coast.A 10-man Socceroos outfit has suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain on the Gold Coast in a disastrous setback to their hopes of direct World Cup qualification.
Things threatened to unravel in a final 20 minutes, crafty Bahrain winger Mohamed Marhoon going down in the corner and earning Alessandro Circati a yellow card, despite replays suggesting a lack of contact. Marhoon was theatrical again moments later, falling to the ground after Circati won a header.
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