The Subway Joeys clinched the Hattrick Under-17 International Tournament following a brilliant equaliser from Western United talent Anthony Didulica, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Oman.
Didulica’s stunning half-volley in the 82nd minute, coming in as a substitute, salvaged a crucial point for the Joeys during their match in the United Arab Emirates.
With victories over South Korea and Saudi Arabia preceding this match, the draw against Oman secured the championship for Australia’s U17 squad at this preparatory tournament, aiding them in their build-up to the U17 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia scheduled for April.
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The 24-player squad competing in the UAE comprised 19 prospects from the Isuzu UTE A-League, including Didulica, who played a vital role in Australia’s triumph at the 2024 ASEAN Under-16 Boys’ Championship in Indonesia, where he also earned a share of the Golden Boot as the Joeys celebrated their third title.
In the encounter against Oman, Didulica was brought on from the bench, while other A-League representatives including Isiah Boston (Melbourne City), Charlie Parkin (Brisbane Roar), Quinn MacNicol (Brisbane Roar), Logan Sambrook (Central Coast Mariners), Alex Bolton (Perth Glory), Rhys Williams (Brisbane Roar), and Thomas Cutuk (Western Sydney Wanderers) were part of the starting lineup for the Joeys.
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