Connor Metcalfe nets long-range strike to seal Australia win
sportsJun 14, 202638143
Connor Metcalfe curled a long-range strike into the bottom corner in the 75th minute at Vancouver's BC Place to make it 2-0 and seal Australia’s World Cup 2026 opener against Turkey. Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring in the first half, and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach finished with eight saves to preserve the clean sheet. The result spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup after 24 years and gives Australia a major early boost in Group D, increasing pressure on the United States in the group.
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