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Socceroos boast heavy Adelaide connection, as SA fans show support
Key takeaways
- Thousands of SA fans come together to watch the Socceroos play in their first World Cup game against Türkiye.
- The game was made even better with Adelaide's own Nestory Irankunda scoring the first half-opener, leading to Australia's 2-0 victory.
- Gathered at The Drive, the 6,000 person venue was mostly packed with green and gold fans, with outnumbered Turkish supporters just as eager to chant support behind their team.
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Thousands of SA fans come together to watch the Socceroos play in their first World Cup game against Türkiye. (ABC News: Trent Murphy)
Link copied Share Share article Thousands of South Australian soccer fans gathered in the city to support the Socceroos' momentous defeat over Türkiye on Sunday.
The game was made even better with Adelaide's own Nestory Irankunda scoring the first half-opener, leading to Australia's 2-0 victory.
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