Australia survived an early scare to kick their Asian Cup campaign off in style with a 4-1 win over Kuwait in the Asian Cup opener on Friday, Goal.com reported.
Kuwait led early against the run of play through Hussain Fadel at AAMI Park, but Ange Postecoglou's men fought back, led by young midfielder Massimo Luongo, who set up the home side's first goal and scored the second to give Australia a 2-1 lead at half-time.
A host nation had not won the opening game of an Asian Cup since 1968 when Iran, who went on to lift the trophy, defeated Hong Kong 2-0.
But Australia went for the kill from the opening minute of the second half and deservedly extended their advantage just after the hour mark when captain Mile Jedinak struck from the penalty spot. James Troisi added a fourth in stoppage-time with a close-range finish.
The victory ended a three-game winless run for Australia and is just the third in the Postecoglou era.
Source: MENA