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Soccer Ashes - All Whites v Socceroos at Go Media Stadium
Coach Tony Popovic starts young talents Nestory Irankunda and Toure to evaluate their potential for the World Cup as Socceroos aim to build future combinations.
- The Socceroos defeated New Zealand 3-1 on September 9, 2025, at Auckland's Go Media Stadium during the second Soccer Ashes match.
- This game followed a 1-0 Australian win in Canberra last week, with Tony Popovic having made six changes to field a younger squad integrating new talents.
- Mohamed Toure scored twice, Nestory Irankunda added a solo goal, and new starters like Max Balard and captain Alessandro Circati played significant roles in the youthful lineup.
- Irankunda emphasized their routine of practicing daily together during the off-season, underscoring his strong connection with Toure, who described their experience of playing side by side for Australia as "amazing," while Popovic observed the close relationship they share beyond the pitch.
- The result underscores Popovic's strategy to develop promising players for future tournaments and suggests the emergence of a new attacking partnership within the Socceroos.
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