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‘The Most Important Goal in Australian History’ | Episode 3 | The Heroes of 1974 | Football Stories

18 min

Australia’s FIFA World Cup fate was decided by a solitary Jimmy Mackay goal, and what a goal it was. Jim Rooney: “For all of us it was the best goal that’s ever been. It was top corner from 35 yards out!”

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