Gallery | Goals galore in Australia’s Shepparton Nations Cup debut

By Megan Fisher and Marcus Beeck

Jan 17, 2024

In control: Australia's Rohan Byrne plays a pass. Photo by Megan Fisher

The inaugural Shepparton Nations Cup is under way, with Australia putting in a dominant performance in its first match against Pakistan.

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Australia was in control of the match from start to finish as it defeated Pakistan 11-1, Cody Sellwood and Rowan Byrne doing the damage in front of goal as they both scored braces.

Up and about: Pakistan celebrates a goal against Australia. Photo by Megan Fisher

Fifty fifty: Pakistan’s Altif Sayed. Photo by Megan Fisher

Eye’s peeled: Australia’s Josh Everingham looks for a teammate. Photo by Megan Fisher

Back off: Australia’s Dylan Cirillo wrestles with Pakistan’s Ahmed Ghezlbush. Photo by Megan Fisher

That’s my ball: Pakistan’s Altif Sayed plays keep-away. Photo by Megan Fisher

Eye on the ball: Pakistan’s Naimat Noori plays a pass. Photo by Megan Fisher

Use your voice: Pakistan’s Karamat Haidari calls for the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

Ready, aim, fire: Pakistan’s Naimat Noori looks to score. Photo by Megan Fisher

Watch your touch: Pakistan’s Mohammad Zia Juma attempts to control the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

Pressure’s on: Pakistan’s Naimah Noori looks to tackle. Photo by Megan Fisher

Heads up: Australia’s Josh Reid heads the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

Scan the field: Pakistan’s Ahmed Ghezlbush looks to throw the ball back into play. Photo by Megan Fisher

Pakistan’s lone goal scorer was Abid Ali.

The tournament consists of 10 teams which are divided into two groups. Each side plays four games in a bid to qualify for the knockout stage.

Round four of the Shepparton Nations Cup action begins on Thursday evening for Group B, with Italy taking on Albania at 6pm before Nepal plays Congo at 8pm.

Not your ball: Australia’s Rocco Papalia lunges in. Photo by Megan Fisher

On Friday, Group A will take to the field with Australia playing Afghanistan at 6pm before Middle East versus Türkiye at 8pm. All group stage matches are played at McEwen Reserve.

News photographer Megan Fisher was on the sidelines for the match between Australia and Pakistan at Shepparton Sports City.