Graham Arnold has recorded a win in his first match in charge of the Socceroos, comfortably sweeping Kuwait aside 4-0 in Kuwait City overnight.
The visitors got off to the ideal start via an own-goal from defender Khalid Mohamed Ibrahim after 12 minutes, before Greek-born striker Apostolos Giannou doubled the visitors lead with his first goal at international level.
Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic added a third for the Socceroos in the 82nd minute before Awer Mabil capped off a memorable debut appearance by netting the fourth and final goal six minutes later.
GIANNOU!
— FOX SPORTS Football (@FOXFootballLive) October 15, 2018
The striker becomes the first name on the scoresheet for Graham Arnold's @Socceroos - his first goal ever at international level. 👏pic.twitter.com/3dCVBOdZg5
This is what it's all about. 🇦🇺
— FOX SPORTS Football (@FOXFootballLive) October 15, 2018
An incredible moment this morning as @Socceroos debutant Awer Mabil slotted home his first goal for his nation.
First to join him to celebate? His good mate Thomas Deng. 😍pic.twitter.com/9PTBUFrvW9
It’s Australia’s first ever victory on Kuwaiti shores.