John Aloisi’s reaction to rare 3AW commentary of iconic sporting moment

The 20th anniversary of the Socceroos’ history-making penalty shootout win over Uruguay to qualify for the 2006 World Cup has recently been celebrated.

John Aloisi’s game-winning penalty has gone down in Australian sporting history, but what is less known is that 3AW broadcast the game on the night, direct from Stadium Australia in Sydney.

Press PLAY to hear John Aloisi listen back to the famous moment live on air 

The iconic commentary has recently been uncovered, with Aloisi joining Jacqui Felgate to hear the call of a history-making moment live on air for the first time.

“Frank Farina’s reaction means a lot,” he said on 3AW Drive.

Press PLAY to listen back to the FULL match commentary, featuring Shane Healy, Tony Leonard, Peter Vlahos and Frank Farina

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