The “Socceroos”, as the Australian men's national soccer team is called, are making their sixth consecutive World Cup finals appearance and started it in the best way possible at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.
The 1–0 came after a quick attack and a solo run in which 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda finished calmly. In the second half, Australia made it 2–0 through Connor Metcalfe as Turkey chased an equalizer.
The opening victory means that Australia is second in Group D on three points, with a worse goal difference than group leader USA, who defeated Paraguay 4-1 late Saturday, local time in Sweden. On Midsummer's Eve, the USA and Australia will meet in an early group final in Seattle, Washington.
