2003 Australia national soccer team season
This page summarises the Australia men's national soccer team fixtures and results in 2003.
| 2003 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Frank Farina |
Summary
With no competitive fixtures scheduled, it was a relatively quiet year for the Socceroos having only 3 friendly matches, all away from home. However, the fixture in March against England made headlines due to Australia recording a famous 3–1 victory over their hosts.[1] The match was also renowned for England making eleven substitutions at half time.[2]
Two friendlies in the latter half of the year saw Ireland come from a goal down to win 2–1 in Dublin in August followed by a September win over Jamaica when Harry Kewell's second half goal gave Australia a 2–1 victory.
Record
| Type | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly matches | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Match results
Friendlies
| 12 February 2003 International Friendly | England  | 1–3 |  Australia | London, United Kingdom |
| 20:00 | Jeffers  70' |
Report | 17' Popovic 42' Kewell 84' Emerton |
Stadium: Upton Park Attendance: 34,590 Referee: Manuel Enrique Mejuto Gonzales (Spain) |
| 19 August 2003 International Friendly | Republic of Ireland  | 2–1 | Australia | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| O'Shea 74' Morrison 81' |
49' Viduka |
Stadium: Lansdowne Road Attendance: 16,108 Referee: Karel Vidlak (Czech Republic) |
| 7 September 2003 International Friendly | Australia | 2–1 |  Jamaica | Reading, United Kingdom |
| Bresciano 19' Kewell 58' |
21' Lisbie |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Referee: Andy D'urso (England) |
Goal scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kewell | 2 |
| Bresciano | 1 |
| Emerton | 1 |
| Viduka | 1 |
| Popovic | 1 |
References
- ^ "Socceroos win 3-1 against England". 14 February 2003.
- ^ "Aussies stun England". 13 February 2003.