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Socceroos draw with Ghana

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15 November 2006 | 08:42 - SBS

Australia and Ghana have drawn 1-1 in an international friendly at Loftus Road, London, with John Aloisi's first half penalty cancelled out by a second half Junior Agogo goal.

 

Aloisi put the Socceroos ahead in the 27th minute after winning a spot kick when he was brought down in the box.

He made no mistake from 12-yards, firing the ball stright down the centre of the goal as Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingston flung himself to the left.

The Socceroos created a string of chances, especially in the first half, with Kingston excelling between the sticks. A spectacular save from a close range Craig Moore header was the pick of his saves.

Australia dominated the first stanza with Ghana more of a threat after the break.

The equaliser arrived on 75 minutes with Agogo left with a simple tap in after Aussie goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer made a hash of a routine cross.

Australian line-up: Mark Schwarzer (gk), Brett Emerton, Patrick Kisnorbo, Craig Moore, Scott Chipperfield, Vince Grella, Jason Culina, Luke Wilkshire. Mile Sterjovski, Mark Bresciano, John Aloisi.

Substitutes: Michael Petkovic, Shane Stefanutto, Michael Beauchamp, Michael Thwaite, Kasey Wehrman, Ryan Griffiths, Brett Holman.

Full report to follow

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