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'Socceroos' advance to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup with a performance worthy of the 'favorites'.

The Socceroos cruised to a 4-0 victory over Indonesia in their round of 16 match at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup 2023 at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Monday (Aug. 28) at 8:30 p.m. ET.

The result sees the Socceroos advance to the quarterfinals after remaining unbeaten through three group games. The Socceroos topped Group B with wins over underdogs India (2-0), Syria (1-0), and Uzbekistan (1-1).

The four goals on the day put an end to their scoring woes. The Socceroos had scored four goals in their three group games, but had also been solid defensively, conceding just one.

Indonesia, ranked 146th in the FIFA rankings, is far below Australia (25th), and while they didn't have a threatening attack, their defensive line was impressive with its physicality and quickness to cut out opponents' counterattacks.

Two of their four goals were headers, making them very threatening on set pieces such as corners and free kicks. Australia has scored eight goals and conceded one in four games.

The pressure is on the Aussies because of their favorable schedule. If South Korea makes it to the quarterfinals, they will play Australia in the early hours of next month on February 2.

Australia will have up to four days off before the quarterfinals.

On the other hand, Korea-Saudi Arabia's round of 16 match would be on the 30th, followed by the quarterfinals against Australia two days later. If the two 스포츠토토 teams go to overtime or penalty kicks in the Round of 16, the Aussies have the advantage in terms of stamina.

With a revitalized scoring attack, solid defense, aerial dominance, and a favorable schedule, Australia will be a tough and challenging opponent for Klinsmann's men.