Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Australia beats UAE 2-0 after 4 draws in qualifying (The Associated Press)

Australia's Mathew Leckie, center, celebrates scoring against the United Arab Emirates during their world Cup qualifying soccer match in Sydney, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Australia defeated United Arab Emirates 2-0 in Sydney on Tuesday, ending a run of four games without a win to get qualification for the 2018 World Cup back on track. Goals in each half from Jackson Irvine and Mathew Leckie sealed a vital win for the Socceroos, who had slipped into third place in Group B behind Saudi Arabia and Japan after four successive draws.


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