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Rating ... Archie Thompson and Tim Cahill continue to provide spark. Source: Philip Hillyard / News Limited
The Socceroos are headed for Brazil after beating a stubborn Iraq 1-0 in Sydney.
Who shone for the 'Roos and whose performance left a little to be desired?
Check out our Player Ratings and let us know if you agree by leaving a comment at the bottom of this page.
MARK SCHWARZER: Wasn't the busiest man on the pitch. Teen striker Saif Salman forced a save from the veteran gloveman in each half. Apart from two other saves, was barely troubled. Rating 6
LUCAS NEILL: Solid in defence without being flashy. His leadership and vocal presence is always key. Rating 6.
TIM CAHILL: Put Iraq under pressure almost immediately forcing a great save with a powerful left-foot drive after just two minutes and was always dangerous. Was very tightly marked and fouled often. Had a few opportunities go begging but was always dangerous. Rating 7.
MARK MILLIGAN: Defensive work was outstanding, won the ball at key moments and had several strong tackles. Displayed a higher work rate than midfield partner Bresciano and got forward when needed. Rating 7.
SASA OGNENOVSKI: Solid in defence and had a rare shot on goal in the first half. Again partnered up well with Neill. Rating 6.
LUKE WILKSHIRE: Defensively strong. Made several runs forward and combined well with Kruse. Rating 7.
ROBBIE KRUSE: Supplied a constant flow of balls forward and had several dangerous runs. Sent the 80,000-crowd into raptures seemingly breaking the deadlock with a long-range screamer in the 65th minute only to have it disallowed. Rating 8.
TOMMY OAR: Had an outstanding game. Was a constant thorn in Iraq's side with superb attacking play down the left. Played a beautiful ball forward to Cahill to set him up perfectly for an early attempt at goal. Was a real work horse this game. Rating 8.
BRETT HOLMAN: Looked flat and sluggish and didn't give the side that crucial spark in the front third he usually does. Was set up by Kruse to break the deadlock in the second half but didn't do much with it. Rating 4.
MATT MCKAY: caught out of position a few times in the left-back spot, giving the Iraqis an area to exploit early on. Improved in the second stanza and showed some great build-up work. Rating 7.
MARK BRESCIANO: Was heavily marked and rarely found himself in space. Found a way to lose his markers twice in the second half and had a crack at goal both times. Provided a perfectly placed ball into the box resulting in Kennedy's ensuing goal. Rating 8.
Substitutes:
TOM ROGIC: Came on for a lacklustre Holman in the 61st minute. Looked dynamic from his first touch and had an instant impact providing a much-needed spark up front. Rating 7.
JOSH KENNEDY: Came on for Tim Cahill in the 78th minute. The move proved a master-stroke by Osier with the lanky striker climbing high to finally break the deadlock with a superb header in the 83rd minute to ensure the 1-0 win and send the Socceroos to Brazil. Rating 9.
ARCHIE THOMPSON: Came on for Kruse in the 79th minute. Added much-needed fire power up front. Rating 6.
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