Kuol, Cummings make eye-catching debuts as Socceroos topple Kiwis in Auckland

The Socceroos have taken a tentative step forward in their final match before the World Cup, beating New Zealand 2-0 in Auckland as Garang Kuol became the country’s youngest debutant since Harry Kewell in 1996 – and in less than 10 minutes of action, mounted a tantalising case for selection.

Cummings took a swing at the rebound, but it was blocked from going in by the hand of former A-League defender Liberato Cacace, who gave away a penalty which the Scottish-born striker – whose mother was born in Australia – dispatched confidently in the 80th minute. The Socceroos will not play any more friendlies before their World Cup campaign begins against defending champions France on November 22, and unlike past tournaments where they have enjoyed a lengthy camp beforehand, the mid-season timing of this edition means they will have less than a week together in Doha to prepare for that match – meaning all aspirants for Arnold’s squad now have only club football to show Arnold why they should be on the plane.

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