00:00 The Socceroos squared off against Lebanon in their latest step towards World Cup qualification,
00:05 with Keanu Backus lifting the roof off Combank Stadium inside the first five minutes.
00:10 Backus has killed one in! Did he mean it? I don't think anyone cares.
00:16 It's his first international goal and it's a priceless early lead for the Socceroos.
00:22 Backus was in the thick of everything in the opening quarter of an hour.
00:26 Favour Backus here again, who's in the mood.
00:29 Rayleigh Magritte's night came to a premature end thanks to a foot complaint,
00:33 however Australia remained on the attack.
00:36 Flats of his time, headed on at the near post.
00:38 Jordy Boss added to the injury toll when he came off second best from this challenge,
00:43 forcing Graham Arnold into another first half substitution.
00:46 And this is a concern, we know how bright this talent is for Australian football in Jordy Boss.
00:52 A second debut goal was in store for the Aussies after the break,
00:55 when Kai Rolls latched onto this bouncing ball.
00:58 Another debut international goal. First Kiara Backus, now Kai Rolls gets in on the scoring act.
01:06 Lebanon finally shook off their nerves to cause Matty Ryan a headache or two between the sticks.
01:12 Matt Ryan pulled into action, probably for the first time tonight.
01:16 The visitors certainly looked the more threatening as the match wore on.
01:20 Daniel Khoury, off the uprights. Lebanon were that close.
01:25 The Socorros held on to claim a gritty 2-0 win.
01:29 Clean sheets.
