Town winger Tommy Oar started and won his 27th full Australia cap but was substituted at half-time as the Socceroos lost 2-0 to Jordan in Amman this afternoon.

Australia went behind when Hassan Abdel-Fattah scored from the penalty spot in the 47th minute and Hamza Al Dardour doubled the lead with six minutes remaining.

The result sees the Jordanians replace the Socceroos at the top of the group, Oar’s side having previously had a 100 per cent record after beating Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh and Tajikistan in their first three matches.

Their next qualifier is against Kyrgyzstan in Canberra in November.

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mickeyjb added 17:52 - Oct 8 I thought the Ozzies where half decent? Are they really that pump then? Or are Jordan decent?
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BrettenhamBlue added 08:29 - Oct 9 Shafi is proving to be a top class goalkeeper. This result flattered Jordan as the guy pulled off great save after great save. The 5 saves in the first half were particularly impressive. As were 4 of the saves in the second. Most of the other saves were routine but Australia had tonnes of shots on goal. Outstanding keeping. Can't remember the last time I said that about an ITFC Keeper. Oar seemed to have a good first half.

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bobble added 09:33 - Oct 9 jordan are always tough at home but dont travel well,australia will top the group
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PavlovsCat added 12:06 - Oct 9 bobble added 09:33 - Oct 9 jordan are always tough at home but dont travel well,australia will top the group ... because they can't handle the Jordan roads! (Coat)
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Fatboy added 21:32 - Oct 9 They're probably the first footballers to have come away from Jordan without scoring.
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