Australia beat New Zealand again to win 'Soccer Ashes' | Sports

AUCKLAND, Sept 9, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Denmark-based Mo Toure grabbed a brace and teenage attacker Nestory Irankunda was on the scoresheet as Australia won 3-1 at New Zealand on Tuesday to triumph in the so-called Soccer Ashes. With both teams off to next year's World Cup, the Socceroos made it a double over their near rivals, having won last week's home fixture over New Zealand 1-0. New Zealand had more possession in the first half in Auckland but were hit on the break on 35 minutes when striker Toure found himself through on goal and squeezed the ball past advancing goalkeeper Max Crocombe. With Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood spearheading the home attack, the hosts nearly equalised minutes later when...