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Andrew Redmayne is the hero as Australia qualify for the World Cup with substitute goalkeeper being brought on for the shoot-out and dancing on the goal-line to distract opponents before saving the decisive spot-kick
Substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne was the hero as Australia secured their place at the World Cup by prevailing past Peru.
The intercontinental play-off, which took place in Qatar, was goalless after extra-time, with Redmayne saving the decisive spot-kick from Peru’s Alex Valera as Australia won 5-4 on penalties.
Before each of Peru’s penalties Redmayne, who was making just his third international appearance, danced on the goal-line in an attempt to distract his opponent.
Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne was the hero as Australia qualified for the World Cup
Peru missed two of their penalties, with Redmayne’s stop from Valera sparking wild celebrations.
Redmayne was brought on specifically for the penalty shootout as he replaced first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan in the closing stages of extra-time.
Australia will now be competing at their fifth consecutive World Cup and will take their place in Group D along with France, Denmark and Tunisia.
Redmayne replaced Mat Ryan towards the end of extra-time during the clash against Peru
Redmayne danced on the goal-line to cause a distraction and saved the decisive spot-kick
Former Australia goalkeeper Mark Bosnich described Redmayne as a ‘hero’ and praised coach Graham Arnold for making a…
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Source : dailymail
