Craig Goodwin makes history as Australia star scores FIRST EVER goal in a World Cup knockout match
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Craig Goodwin makes history as Socceroos gun scores Australia’s FIRST goal in a World Cup knockout match as Adelaide United star’s deflected shot offers hope for Graham Arnold’s team in Qatar
- Craig Goodwin made history for Australia with his goal against Argentina
- The Socceroos faced their South American rivals in the round of 16 in Qatar
- Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez scored twice but Goodwin offered some hope
- His deflected effort was Australia’s first goal scored in a World Cup tie.
Craig Goodwin not only gave Australia hope in their World Cup round of 16 clash with Argentina, he also made history with the Socceroos in Qatar.
The Adelaide United weapon came off the bench in an attempt to inspire an unlikely comeback against Argentina, with Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez giving the favorites a two-goal cushion.
And it certainly lifted the spirits of Socceroos fans watching around the world. His thunderous shot bounced off Enzo Fernandez and crashed into the back of the net, offering the Australians a lifeline with over 10 minutes to go.
That goal will also live on for years to come, as it is the first goal scored by Australia in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
More to follow.
Craig Goodwin made history with his goal for Australia against Argentina on Sunday
The Adelaide United star became the first Australian to score in a World Cup knockout match.