#15 Tim Cahill

2006 World Cup Group Stage vs Japan (June 12, 2006)

It was far from an aesthetic strike, but either way, this was the first goal scored by the Socceroos in a World Cup. This goal announced Australia’s presence in the World Cup scene.

#14 Tim Cahill

Friendly vs Costa Rica (November 19, 2013)

Who else would mark the beginning of the Ange Postecoglou era? Cahill scored in the 69th minute with a signature header to give the Socceroos a narrow 1-0 win. Was it a special goal? No. Are the results that followed in the Postecoglou era special? Yes.

Goal at 4:05

#13 Josh Kennedy

2014 World Cup Qualifier vs Iraq (June 18, 2013)

After being substituted on for Tim Cahill, Josh Kennedy knew what he had to do. It would only take one goal to send Australia to the World Cup in Brazil. In the 83rd minute, Kennedy did his job, sending a Bresciano cross to the bottom right corner of the goal with a header. 

#12 Tim Cahill 

2006 World Cup Group Stage vs Japan (June 12, 2006)

After Australia’s first ever goal in a World Cup match, Cahill scored his second of the game in the 89th minute. Not only did this give Australia the lead, it gave them the driving force and belief to make the round of 16. 

#11 Paul Wade 

1988 Australian Bicentennial Gold Cup vs Argentina (July 14, 1988)

Arguably one of the most impressive underdog Australian victories in sport, Paul Wade’s goal in the fourth minute propelled the Socceroos to an unlikely 4-0 win. This goal was so important as it established Australia as a nation that deserves respect in the footballing world. Beating Argentina has never been an easy feat. 

Goal at 8:55