The Futsalroos took a huge step towards qualifying for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Finals after edging Chinese Taipei 3-2 in Group H of the Qualifiers on Monday.
The win, secured in the final seconds of the tie, means Australia - who lost 4-0 to Japan on Saturday - will advance if Chinese Taipei fail to defeat the defending champions on Wednesday.
Both teams knew a win could secure them a place in the Finals and the match got off to a cagey start at the Taipei University Stadium.
After numerous attempts by both sides, Australia finally broke the deadlock through Daniel Fornito in the 18th minute.
The hosts fought back in the second period, with Huang Wei-Lun drawing them level in the 33rd minute.
Huang Po Chun put Chinese Taipei ahead three minutes later, only for Shervin Keshavarz Adeli to draw Australia level in the 38th minute.
Adeli then sent Australia into joyous celebrations by netting the winner in the dying seconds of the match.
