The Socceroos need a draw as a minimum from their final match to qualify into the next round.
90'
A. Giannou has scored a goal for Australia! Assist by C. Ikonomidis.
GOAL AUSTRALIA (Apostolos Giannou) Palestine 0 Australia 3 - Ikonomidis whips in the corner and Giannou is in the right spot at the right time to nod it away for goal and into the back of the net to secure the three points.
We have three minutes of additional time to play.
89'
Grant gives it over to Ikonomidis, as he whips in the shot on goal, but it comes off Battat and over the line for a corner kick.
87'
R. Kruse enters the game and replaces A. Mabil.
SUBSTITUTION AUSTRALIA - Third and final change for the Socceroos as Mabil goes down with cramp and he is replaced by Kruse.
86'
Mabil pulls the trigger on goal from the edge of the box and it bounces into the chest of Hamada.
85'
The Socceroos now need to think about who will replace Sainsbury in the next game and perhaps play them on the ground in the final few minutes.
83'
T. Sainsbury gets yellow.
YELLOW CARD AUSTRALIA - Sainsbury is awarded a yellow card for time wasting. He is now banned from playing the final group game, after being awarded a yellow card in both group games.
82'
A. Giannou enters the game and replaces J. Maclaren.
SUBSTITUTION AUSTRALIA - The Socceroos fans in attendance are on their feet to applaud MacLaren as he runs off the ground and he is replaced by Giannou.
81'
We are into the final ten minutes of the match with the Socceroos desperate not to concede a goal.
79'
Mabil is able to win the corner for the Socceroos after he tricks Jaber by kicking it into his shins and the ball going out of play.
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77'
Khaled Salem enters the game and replaces Mahmoud Wadi.
SUBSTITUTION PALESTINE - Third and final change for Palestine with Wadi's number flashing up on the screen and he is replaced by Salem.
75'
M. Luongo enters the game and replaces T. Rogić.
SUBSTITUTION AUSTRALIA - The Socceroos make their first change with Rogić coming off for an early shower and being replaced by Luongo.
73'
Wadi is down on the ground receiving some treatment from the medicos.
71'
Mohammed Rashid enters the game and replaces Nazmi Albadawi.
Behich has been blocked off the ball, inside the box and Palestine are able to breathe a sigh of relief once again.
SUBSTITUTION PALESTINE - Palestine make their second change, as Albadawi is off and Rashid replaces him.
69'
It may be time for the Socceroos to look to their bench, as Palestine are starting to take control.
67'
Sainsbury inserts himself into the play to eradicate the Palestine's plan to score a goal and unsettle the Socceroos.
65'
Mabil has been upended by Norambuena in the middle of the ground. Great sportsmanship as Norambuena helps him up.
63'
Ikonomidis is down on the ground after he slipped having his previous shot on goal. He is attended to by the trainers and he appears to be okay to continue.
61'
Brilliant turn in the middle from Ikonomidis, as he runs it through the middle, as he pulls the trigger from outside of the box, but it goes straight to Hamada.
59'
Australia need to find another goal to secure the victory and add to the goal difference, in preparation for the final group match.
57'
Oday Dabbagh enters the game and replaces Jonathan Cantillana.
SUBSTITUTION PALESTINE - Palestine make their first change of the match as Zorrilla makes way for Dabbagh.
56'
T. Rogić gets yellow.
YELLOW CARD AUSTRALIA - Rogić goes in late in a tackle attempt and is awarded a yellow card for his troubles.
54'
Grant crosses it into the box but it takes a deflection and it hits the woodwork. So close for the Socceroos.
53'
Rogic is brought down 5m from the box and the referee signals the set piece. Mabil fakes the kick as Rogic takes it and kicks it straight into the wall.
51'
Australia continue to run it into their attacking half. It only appears to be a matter of time before goal number three is scored.
49'
The Socceroos have picked up where they left off in the first half.
47'
Ikonomidis swings it towards the back post and Mabil just runs out of room to do anything with it.
46'
SECOND HALF - Australia kick off to get us back under way for the second half.
45'
We have one minute of stoppage time to play in the first half.
41'
MacLaren tees it up for Mabil inside the box, but he blasts it over the crossbar for a goal kick.
39'
Wadi is the target inside the box but he is unable to get to the ball in time.
37'
Palestine show an urgency for the ball as they run it out of defence. However it all ends with an improper challenge from Mabil.
35'
Jonathan Cantillana gets yellow.
YELLOW CARD PALESTINE - A blatant over reaction from Zorrilla earns him the ire of the referee and he is awarded a yellow card.
33'
Milligan delivers it into the box, as Irvine passes through with the look away header, but it flies over the crossbar.
32'
Shaban with a sliding challenge on Rogic, as the referee awards the Socceroos the set piece 15m from the box.
30'
Irvine has turned from marked man to golden boy in the referee's eyes, as he is awarded a free kick near the middle of the ground.
28'
Darwish with the set piece just outside of the box, but he is unable to get any traction on goal.
26'
As it stands, all Australia will need to do to qualify for the next round is to beat Syria.
24'
Irvine leaps up for the header inside the box, but the ball is kept out of goal by Battat, as it comes off his head.
22'
The weight of a nation's disappointment has been lifted off the shoulders of the Socceroos. However there is still a long way to go.
20'
A. Mabil has scored a goal for Australia! Assist by C. Ikonomidis.
GOAL AUSTRALIA (Awer Mabil) Palestine 0 Australia 2 - Ikonomidis delivers the pass into the back post for Mabil and he chips it on the half volley, finding the back of the net, for the Socceroos second goal in two minutes.
18'
J. Maclaren has scored a goal for Australia! Assist by T. Rogić.
GOAL AUSTRALIA (Jamie MacLaren) Palestine 0 Australia 1 - Rogic floats it into the box as MacLaren heads it for goal and it is inside the bottom corner of the net for his first international goal of his career and a timely one for the Socceroos.
17'
The Socceroos are trying to slow down the pace of the game, to allow themselves a chance of Palestine dropping their guard.
15'
Irvine has given away another free kick, this time in a dangerous position, deep in defence for the Socceroos.
13'
Ikonomidis once again lets himself down in front of goal. He needs to do more with his opportunities.
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It has been a fast paced game from both teams. It will be interesting to see which team strikes first.
7'
It has been a very nervous start from Australia. They need to score an early goal to shake off their nervous start.
5'
Degenek crosses it over to Ikonomides inside the box, but he makes an absolute mess of it, losing his footing in the end.
3'
Ikonomidis takes possession inside the box, he pulls the trigger on goal, but the shot is blocked.
2'
This is a must win game for the Socceroos as a loss here would almost certainly put their title defence in jeopardy.
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FIRST HALF - Palestine kicks off and we are under way.
Welcome to Rashid Stadium for the match between Palestine and Australia.
HALF TIME: PALESTINE 0 AUSTRALIA 2 - Australia go into the half time break holding a 2-0 lead over Palestine. They opened their account in the 18th minute with a stunning header from MacLaren to find the back of the net. Two minutes later it was Mabil who was celebrating for the Socceroos. When Palestine run it through the middle, they have looked very dangerous, but at this stage, they haven't had a serious shot on goal.
FULL TIME: PALESTINE 0 AUSTRALIA 3 - The Socceroos move into second in Group B after a 3-0 win over Palestine. The Socceroos started the second half holding a 2-0 lead. They dominated possession through the middle and always looked destined to score a third goal. They did just that and scored a 90th minute goal through a Giannou header to secure the points.
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