The route to the 2022 World Cup isn't getting any easier for the Socceroos as they face another must-win qualifier against Oman on Wednesday morning.
Australia beat Vietnam 4-0 last week in Melbourne with another victory of vital importance with the side currently third in their group and outside of an automatic qualification spot.
Oman lost to group leaders Saudi Arabia 1-0 last time out, while the last match between these two sides ended 3-1 in the Socceroos' favour.
Sporting News has everything you need to know about the match below.
Socceroos vs Oman live score, updates and highlights
| Team | 1st half | 2nd half | Live score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socceroos | 1 | 1 | |
| Oman | 0 | 0 |
Half-time: Australia go into the break with a deserved lead after a penalty from Maclaren.
44': Tom Rogic has time to get a shot away in the box but Oman just manage to block his shot.
43': The Socceroos work the ball into the box dangerously but have a penalty appeal waved away.
38': Jackson Irvine ramps up for a shot at the top of the box but takes out an opponent in the process as he's pinged for a foul.
34': Australia defending their box well so far with Oman not given anytime in the final third.
28': A Mathew Leckie header is cleared off the line by Oman following a corner.
25': Both sides have grown into this match with questions being asked of both defences.
22': Oman win their first corner of the match but their attempts to work the ball into the box is blocked.
15': GOAL! Jamie Maclaren converts from the spot.
GOAL! J Mac makes no mistake from the spot and the @Socceroos go up 1-0! #OMAvAUS pic.twitter.com/7m23Y2F9l5
— 10 Football (@10FootballAU) February 1, 2022
13': Martin Boyle wins a penalty for the Socceroos after being taken down by the goalkeeper. A great ball over the top from Irvine.
Now this is something we could watch again and again 👌 @MartinBoyle9 #AllForTheSocceroos pic.twitter.com/NcaQ2utcbv
— Socceroos (@Socceroos) February 1, 2022
12': A slow pace to this match early on with Australia having a bit more of the ball but struggling to do much with it.
5': The Socceroos win a free-kick in a good position with Aaron Mooy's delivering finding Trent Sainsbury, who heads home but the offside flag is raised.
The @Socceroos strike early from the set piece...but it's called back for offside!#OMAvAUS pic.twitter.com/0mQadgCpfV
— 10 Football (@10FootballAU) February 1, 2022
Kick-off: We are underway in Muscat!
Pre-game: Japan beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 last night to make a victory tonight even more important for the Socceroos.
Pre-game: Predicted temperature of around 24°C in Muscat come kick-off with no fans allowed in the stands due to COVID-19 measures.
Pre-game: A win is a must for both sides tonight with Australia hoping to revive their chances of finishing second, while Oman need a victory to keep their slim hopes of finishing third alive.
Socceroos vs Oman starting line-ups
📋 LINE-UPS |🇴🇲 @OmanFA 🆚 @Socceroos 🇦🇺
— #WAC2022 (@afcasiancup) February 1, 2022
Can Oman close the gap on thier opponents OR will Australia move closer to the top two?
📺 Watch 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: https://t.co/aJZacn5hOC#AsianQualifiers | #OMAvAUS pic.twitter.com/kL5tOuvGkP
How to watch Socceroos vs Oman on broadcast or live stream in Australia
The Socceroos' game against Oman will be broadcast on television via Channel 10 and streamed online via 10 Play and Paramount Plus.
10 Play is available via the App Store and Google Play with the platform also accessible via Apple TV, Android TV, Freeview, Fetch, Samsung and Telstra TV.
Paramount+ meanwhile offers free seven-day trials with monthly subscriptions costing $8.99 and A-Leagues' clubs offering yearly discounted deals as part of membership packs.
Simon Hill and Andy Harper are expected to be calling the action with Mark Milligan and Luke Wilkshire also set to provide their analysis.