The Caltex Socceroos will be out to make a statement of intent when they host Nepal in Canberra this October, says Matt McKay.
Although Australia gets their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ campaign underway against Kuwait on September 10, the wheels should be well and truly motoring when Graham Arnold’s squad descend on Canberra on October 10.
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It is the first match the Green and Gold have played in the nation’s capital since November 2015, a 3-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic.
“They’re all important, but I think the first one in Australia has a bit of edge to it," McKay told www.socceroos.com.au.
“You want to go and show that the team's up for it for this campaign and set a standard for what’s to come.
“You want to put on a show for the Canberra public and I’m sure they will.”
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McKay - who was part of the Australia squad who hosted Kyrgyz Republic nearly four years ago - added that he could not wait for the likes of Aaron Mooy, Maty Ryan and hometown hero Tom Rogic to return Down Under.
“Knowing Arnie, I think he’ll select the best team every single game. The full squad will be out there, we need a result, we need to make a statement throughout this first phase of qualifying,” McKay said.
“The squad overall love coming to Canberra. I’m sure the players that come out here will do us proud.”
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ – Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2
Australia v Nepal
Date: Thursday, 10 October 2019
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Visit www.socceroos.com.au for ticket details.
Broadcast: Live in Australia on FOX SPORTS, Kayo Sports, and via the My Football Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers
