SOCCEROOS 2 (Juric 69, Leckie 85) THAILAND 1 But not enough

FULLTIME – SOCCEROOS 2 (Juric 69, Leckie 85) THAILAND 1 (Pokkhao Anan 81)

It all hinges on how Saudi Arabia performs against Japan.

If Saudi Arabia loses, the Socceroos are heading to Russia.

If they beat Japan, the Saudis will finish equal on points, but have Australia covered on goal difference and that means the Socceroos will have to qualify for the World Cup through the playoffs.

So, in short, we need to be barracking hard for Japan in the morning.

Source: Socceroos world cup 2018 what australia must do to qualify after beating thailand | Herald Sun