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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. Striker Kusini Yengi was red-carded for a high challenge then the Socceroos were red-faced by an 89th-minute own goal, against the run of play, as Bahrain frustrated their way to a maiden win over Australia.
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. Fullback Harry Souttar was then booked for a high challenge and Yengi earned a straight red after 80 minutes when his boot caught the neck of Sayed Baqer as he contested a loose ball.
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