(Reuters) - Australia coach Ange Postecoglou said the Asian champions would be stronger for coming through something of a scare after kicking off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a hard-earned 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.
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The Socceroos went ahead in the second minute in Bishkek but were forced to endure heavy pressure from the 177th-ranked Kyrgyzs to get their quest to reach a fourth successive World Cup finals off to a winning start.