Shirtless, cramps in his legs – that’s how Jackson Irvine (29) celebrated with Australia after the successful World Cup qualification by beating Peru 5:4 in the play-off thriller.
The St. Paulianer is at the World Cup! New Paulian Connor Metcalfe (22) should also cheer. He wasn’t in the Socceroos squad this time, but his chances of making it to the World Cup in Qatar are also good.
Irvine played 120 minutes against Peru, could be found in front and behind. Twice he also had good header chances, but missed the goal. In the end we went to the 911 thriller.
That’s when keeper Andrew Redmayne, who came on as a substitute in the 120th minute, became a hero. He did the jumping jack on the line, confused the Peruvians – and saved Valera’s shot.
Photo: MOHAMMED DABBOUS / REUTERS
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Irvine: “He wrote a special story for himself and for us. Sometimes football is also psychology.”
Even if the Pauli fans are against the World Cup in Qatar: they celebrate Irvine for his success. And could you imagine the world championship driver as the new captain at St. Pauli…