Max Balard hits winner two minutes into debut to edge Socceroos past New Zealand

​ Australia win first game of ‘Soccer Ashes’ 1-0 in CanberraBalard comes off the bench to settle game in 87th minuteMax Balard has enjoyed a perfect start to life as a Socceroo, scoring a winning goal two minutes into his Australian debut in a late 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.In their first outing since qualifying for next year’s World Cup tournament in North America, a largely experimental Australian side missing most of their regular starters struggled to pose too many questions for the All Whites. Continue reading… Read More