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World Cup 2018 Qualifying: Australia Qualifies for Tournament in Wednesday Play

Australia became the 31st team to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, as they overcame Honduras 3-1 in Sydney thanks to a Mile Jedinak hat-trick.

After a goalless draw between the two sides in the first leg in Honduras, the Aussie skipper proved to be the difference in front of his home supporters, as he rattled home a deflected free-kick and a couple of penalties in the second half. Alberth Elis scored a late consolation for the visitors.

The lineup for the competition in Russia next summer will be completed later on Wednesday when New Zealand travel to Peru.