FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Australia set new record after winning 11 games consecutively
Australia became the first team to win 11 games on the trot in the same World Cup qualifying campaign after beating Oman 3-1 in Qatar with Awer Mabil, Martin Boyle and Mitch Duke getting on the scoresheet.
The victory ensured Australia sit atop Group B on goal difference from Saudi Arabia in the third and final round of the Asian World Cup qualifying round for Qatar 2022, having coasted through the previous rounds with eight straight wins.
In the process, they skip past Germany, Spain and Mexico, who each won 10 in a row en route to the World Cup in Russia 2018, South Africa 2010 and Germany 2006 respectively.
Australia’s streak, which stretches back to September 2019, is outstanding given the fact that every game except one has been away from home due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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While commending his boys, head coach Arnold stressed the job of booking their place at next year’s World Cup still wasn’t done and making history could wait.
“It’s something we’ll probably reflect on in the future and what a great feat it has been, especially playing 10 out of 11 games away from home,” he said.
“But to me it’s all about going to Japan and getting ready for Japan and making it 12 (wins).”
Australia plays Japan next in Saitama on Tuesday and will be looking to extend their winning streak in the crunch clash with the Blue Samurai.
