The Socceroos secured their path to the next round of World Cup qualifying with a comfortable 5-1 win against Chinese Taipei in Kuwait on Tuesday morning (AEST).
Despite the seemingly big victory, it wasn't all plain sailing for the green and gold, with their opponents showing great organisation and tenacity in defence, relative to their technical ability.
Here's what we liked and disliked from the Socceroos game against Chinese Taipei...
What we liked: Australia's set piece threat is unrivalled in Asia
Since joining the AFC, the Socceroos - led by Tim Cahill - have dominated in the air, particularly from attacking set pieces.
Despite the retirement of Cahill and other imposing figures such as Mile Jedinak and Mark Milligan, Australia has a new generation of players ready to step in and fill the void.
The 198cm Harry Souttar now has five goals from corners in his three Socceroos matches, while Trent Sainsbury has also proved a threat in the air over his career.
With Mathew Leckie also an excellent header of the ball, Australia looks set to maintain a dominance that could prove crucial in the next stages of qualifying.
What we disliked: Horrible pitch makes it hard for the green and gold
The pitch at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait struggled for the Socceroos' first match - and it was even worse this time around.
A poor, uneven surface clearly inhibited Australia's attacking play, particularly making it hard for the team's creative players such as Riley McGree.
Imagine what it's going to look like with another match on it before the Socceroos take on Jordan in their final clash.
Thankfully the Socceroos will already be qualified for the next stage but agricultural pitches are just part of the World Cup qualifying journey in Asia.
What we liked: Riley McGree shows Australia's depth in creativity
In a team shorn of its usual two most creative players in Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic, there were worries the Socceroos would lack creativity in the final third.
However, the emergence of Ajdin Hrustic as a potential star has alleviated that stress, and suddenly opened up the depth in attacking midfield.
Riley McGree's tenacious performance against Chinese Taipei was another positive for the team going forward, with the Birmingham City midfielder showing quality as well as work-rate.
When Mooy and Rogic weren't named, many saw it as an exposure of the Socceroos' weakness, but it instead has uncovered two exciting options for the team.
What we disliked: Socceroos defensive lapses will be punished by stronger teams
While the result seemed like a walk-in-the-park on paper, the Socceroos were made to work hard by Chinese Taipei and will be disappointed by their concentration in defence at times.
Yes it was an experimental Australia side, but letting their 141st-ranked opposition score a goal is incredibly disappointing, as it was only Chinese Taipei's third - and second against the Socceroos - in seven matches.
With all six Australian players retreating to the six-yard box, none had the presence of mind to mark the Chinese Taipei player arriving in the box to score.
Such errors don't really cost the team at this stage of qualifying, but will against nations like Japan, South Korea and Iran.
What we liked: Fresh faces for the Socceroos display the talent we've got for the next World Cup qualifying stage
With the Socceroos having not played for 18 months, it's been refreshing to see some new faces in the team as Graham Arnold looks to find his best mix to help Australia qualify for Qatar 2022.
The aforementioned Hrustic and McGree have been super impressive additions to the playmaking area of the pitch, while Kenny Dougall and James Holland have looked solid in deeper midfield.
Denis Genreau showed he is a midfield talent for the future with a workmanlike performance in the engine room, while Nikita Rukavytsa nabbed an assist on his return to the Socceroos fold.
There was also Socceroos debuts for A-League stars Connor Metcalfe and Ruon Tongyik in vindication for the role of Australia's domestic league in producing players.
What we disliked: Australia's attack seemed disjointed at times
It is hard to criticise a team that has just won 5-1, but the Socceroos looked uncoordinated in attack for much of the game against a team 100 positions below them on the FIFA rankings.
Jamie Maclaren got his goal and worked hard on the press, but offered little to bring his team-mates into the match, only managing seven completed passes in 75 minutes.
Brandon Borrello was lively down the left flank but lacked quality with his decision making aside from his cross for Mitch Duke's goal - and missed an empty net to score himself.
Mitch Duke worked hard with his movement across the front line and was rewarded with two goals, but he also isn't the player to set up chances for his teammates.
It will be interesting to see what attacking mix emerges over the next few Socceroos matches.