LIVE: Popovic furious as Socceroos awarded then stripped penalty in chaotic scenes

The Socceroos have been awarded and then stripped of a penalty in their World Cup qualifying clash with Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Kassar sailed high to clear a through ball, collecting Mitch Duke with his head, leaving the Australian striker reeling in pain.

The referee initially pointed to the penalty spot, but upon VAR review, the decision was overturned after the ball was deemed to have been outside the box.

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After initial fears the goalkeeper would be given a straight red, his side breathed a sigh of relief after he escaped with a yellow card, leaving Tony Popovic incensed.

There’s alot on the line in this clash, with both teams gunning for automatic qualifying into the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Australia currently sit on five points, with a win, two draws and a loss across their four games, with Popovic the man at the helm for the last two fixtures.

Saudi Arabia also sit on five points, but are below the Socceroos due to goal difference — meaning a win is crucial to securing automatic qualification.

Japan are firmly fixed at the top of the Group C table, and a victory could give Australia important clear air in the World Cup tilt.