Soccer-Australia outmuscle India in 2-0 win in Asian Cup

Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group B - Australia v India - Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - January 13, 2024 Australia's Bruno Fornaroli and Jackson Irvine celebrate after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) -A physical Australia side dominated India to win their Asian Cup Group B opener 2-0 on Saturday in front of a crowd largely made up of Indian fans at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

After a cagey opening 45 minutes, Australia got on the board through Jackson Irvine before Jordan Bos made it 2-0 seconds after coming on as a substitute.