Australia's Mitchell Duke scored the only goal in their 1-0 win against Tunisia in their Group D clash at the Qatar World Cup 2022 on Saturday. After scoring a goal in the first half of the game, Duke shared a special moment with his son, which has now gone viral.
Australia registered their first win in a World Cup since 2010, thanks to a sensational header by Mitchell Duke in the 23rd minute of their 1-0 victory over Tunisia in their Qatar World Cup 2022 clash on Saturday. This victory in their Group D game also increased the Socceroos' chances of making it to the round of 16 in the showpiece event.
Australia took the lead when Craig Goodwin's enticing cross found Duke in the heart of the box, and he flicked the ball over goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen and into the bottom corner.
Tunisia missed two excellent chances to equalise the score late in the first half, with Mohammed DrΓ€ger's close-range attempt being stopped by Harry Souttar's last-second block.
Then, with the goal gaping, Youssef Msakni was found at the near post but inexplicably missed his attempt from six yards out.
But Australia managed to hold on and earn a priceless three points, moving them into the second position with Denmark still to play on Wednesday.
One of the highlights of Saturday's clash at the Al Janoub Stadium was Mitchell Duke's special moment with his son, after leading Australia to a 1-0 scoreline in the first half. Duke made the sign 'J" in his celebration, as a dedication to his son Jaxon, who returned his dad's love by replicating the gesture. The moment is now being dubbed as one of the most touching moments of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar so far.
Like father, like son! Mitch Duke celebrates his goal against Tunisia with his son.ππ pic.twitter.com/QFa4Zg8SeH
β SBS Sport (@SBSSportau)"Mitchell Duke scored for Australia and celebrated and dedicated his goal to his son Jaxon who watched from the stands. Touching World Cup moment," wrote one fan on Twitter.
Another fan noted, "J IS FOR JAXSON!! Mitchell Duke celebrating his goal with his son, who arrived in Doha just this week Β Very special."
A third added, "Father and son sharing their celebration - a special moment for Australia's Mitchell Duke!"
Here's a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:
Mitchell Duke scored for Australia and celebrated dedicated his goal to his son Jaxon who watched from the stands. Touching World Cup moment. pic.twitter.com/AIHna3mKqt
β Rodolfo Landeros (@RodolfoLanderos)J IS FOR JAXSON!! Mitchell Duke celebrating his goal with his son, who arrived in Doha just this week π₯Ί Very special β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/WOQnIN5hmD
β Samantha Poate (@SammyPoate)Mitchell Duke's header is the 50th goal of this World Cup. He celebrates with his son, Jaxson. pic.twitter.com/iI6vOTGSkr
β Football24/7 (@foet247europa)Australia get their first World Cup win since beating Serbia in 2010.π¦πΊ
Mitchell Duke scored the winner. He and his son then did the same celebration.π₯Ί pic.twitter.com/u7eA1twfB8
Like Father, Like son π€
Mitchell Duke dedicated his goal to his son, who responded with the same gesture π
πΈ Optus Sport pic.twitter.com/93rmF2fFZ1
Australia get their first World Cup win since beating Serbia in 2010.π¦πΊ
Mitchell Duke scored the winner. He and his son then did the same celebration.π₯Ί pic.twitter.com/u7eA1twfB8
Lovely. Lets goooooooooooooo Socceroos https://t.co/vAFRNEEmGv
β Mosaic Farms (@MosaicFarmsZED)Cutest thing everrrrrrrrr!!! https://t.co/R5FmRQ8C54
β β¨ Rachel π« (@Rachel_Organa)My heart π₯Ή https://t.co/5Omlwo59cI
β Crystal (@AussieFoord)How lovely ππ https://t.co/Jkkk10ztX7
β 岑山γγΈε€ͺι (@kijitaro2004)Love this! ππ https://t.co/CK5Bag45YA
β Hans Cook (@Hans_BBFA)This is what itβs all about, absolutely class π https://t.co/9a1pqR0z2c
β Shane Murphy (@SMurphy2993)Things you love to see πβ€οΈ https://t.co/V3oyp8Aqxd
β Samantha Jurman (@SamanthaJurman)