Auckland, Sept 9, 2025 (AFP) - Australia beat New Zealand again to win 'Soccer Ashes'

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2025-09-09

Denmark-based Mo Toure grabbed a brace and teenage attacker Nestory Irankunda was on the scoresheet as Australia won 3-1 at New Zealand on Tuesday to triumph in the so-called Soccer Ashes. With both teams off to next year's World Cup, the Socceroos made it a double over their near rivals, having won last week's home fixture over New Zealand 1-0. New Zealand had more possession in the first half in Auckland but were hit on the break on 35 minutes......

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