The Socceroos came from behind to beat China 3-1 in their World Cup qualifier at Adelaide Oval, handing Tony Popovic a precious three points in his first match as coach.
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00:00The Tony Popovich era kicked off with the Socceroos looking to breathe new life into their World Cup qualifying campaign
00:06but it was fellow strugglers China who sent more shockwaves through the Australian camp.
00:11Could be a chance here for China and they scored!
00:14Absolutely extraordinary!
00:17It's a super finish by Shir Widen
00:21and China lead and Adelaide and Australia is stunned.
00:26Scoreless in their opening two third round qualifiers, the Socceroos continued to look toothless in attack.
00:33The long wait for a goal finally coming to an end in first half stoppage time.
00:45After setting up his side's opener, Craig Goodwin got on the score sheet in style.
00:56Back in the city where he is still a hero to many.
01:00And Australia hit the front for the first time tonight.
01:03Opportunities thinning out from there despite the hosts commanding play.
01:07Goodwin thought about the shot, Miller does shoot.
01:10The ball was always rising over the top of the crossbar.
01:13Though there was time for a sealer which eventually came from one of Popovich's new call-ups.
01:18Right into the net by Nishan Valupale, a goal on international debut.
01:24The 3-1 win providing a much needed boost ahead of a daunting trip to Japan.