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INTERVIEW - 20th Anniversary of Socceroos 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualification

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: (INTERVIEW) Tony Popovic speaks about his memories of that day and says "Wonderful memories. It's very hard to, forget that special evening. You know, Johnny's penalty, I think it's been replayed over and over again. And I'm sure every Australian fan is not sick of watching that. And certainly being, having the honor of being a part of it." on May 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. On November 16, 2005, Australia faced Uruguay at Stadium Australia in the second leg of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff. The match ended one all at extra time, sending the match to a penalty shootout. Australia won 4–2 on penalties, with John Aloisi scoring the decisive spot-kick to send the Socceroos to their first World Cup since 1974. It remains one of the most iconic moments in Australian sporting history, remembered for the heroics of goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who saved two penalties, and John Aloisi who scored the winning penalty to send Australia through to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Moment referenced is captured in Getty Images asset ID #56185038, #56184712, #56190928 (Footage by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: (INTERVIEW) Tony Popovic speaks about his memories of that day and says "Wonderful memories. It's very hard to, forget that special evening. You know, Johnny's penalty, I think it's been replayed over and over again. And I'm sure every Australian fan is not sick of watching that. And certainly being, having the honor of being a part of it." on May 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. On November 16, 2005, Australia faced Uruguay at Stadium Australia in the second leg of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff. The match ended one all at extra time, sending the match to a penalty shootout. Australia won 4–2 on penalties, with John Aloisi scoring the decisive spot-kick to send the Socceroos to their first World Cup since 1974. It remains one of the most iconic moments in Australian sporting history, remembered for the heroics of goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who saved two penalties, and John Aloisi who scored the winning penalty to send Australia through to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Moment referenced is captured in Getty Images asset ID #56185038, #56184712, #56190928 (Footage by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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Robert Cianflone
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