After a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying, next up for Graham Arnold’s team is a potentially tricky opponent
ive days after Pope Francis filled the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Australia will arrive in the same arena seeking redemption as they look to get back on the path to North America and the 2026 World Cup. The Socceroos got the third round of Asian qualifying off to a horror start last week when, on the same day that 100,000 massed to see the head of the Catholic Church in Indonesia’s capital,.
Saudi Arabia would agree. Hours after Bahrain took all three points on the Gold Coast, Roberto Mancini was looking hot and bothered after Indonesia left Jeddah with a 1-1 draw. The result prevented Australia’s probable rivals for the second automatic qualification spot from moving two points ahead early doors, and Indonesia’s performance in Saudi Arabia would have been welcomed by Arnold.There may, however, be some cause for concern.
Goalkeeper Martin Paes is one of the latest along with Idzes. The former Dutch Under-21 international who plays for Dallas in MLS, may have given away a penalty on his debut but did save it and made a number of other crucial stops.
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