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Aussies defeat Turkey in qualifier warm-up

 

Aussies defeat Turkey in qualifier warm-up

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Aussies defeat Turkey in qualifier warm-up
The Australian men's under-23 team have continued preparations for January’s AFC under-23 Championships, which will double as Olympic qualifiers, with an impressive 1-0 win over Turkey’s under-21 outfit in Istanbul overnight.
FOOTBALL: The Australian men's under-23 team have continued preparations for January’s AFC under-23 Championships, which will double as Olympic qualifiers, with an impressive 1-0 win over Turkey’s under-21 outfit in Istanbul overnight.
 
Brisbane Roar recruit Jamie Maclaren continued his sparkling pre-season form with a clinical finish past the keeper in the 13th minute.
 
Fringe Socceroos Adam Taggart, Daniel Da Silva and Awer Mabil enjoyed much needed game-time in the second half as the Olyroos build toward securing their passage to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

The Australian's next game is against FYR Macedonia in Skopje on Monday.

The men's Aussie team will need to finish in the top three at the AFC under-23 Championships to return to the Olympic fold in Rio after missing qualification for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Australia's starting XI v Turkey: Duncan, Geria, Degenek, Donachie, Smith, Brillante, Edwards, Amini, Borrello, Maclaren, Hoole

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