Stan's Socceroos Hit Tahiti For Nine

In a thoroughly one sided affair at The Hindmarsh Stadium on Monday, Frank Farina’s side totally outclassed their rivals.

Mile Sterjovski grabbed a second half hat trick, Millwall midfielder Tim Cahill bagged a goal in each half, and Josip Skoko, David Zdrilic, Scott Chipperfield grabbed a goal-a-piece. Tahiti defender Smith added to the Socceroos total by putting the ball in his own net right on the stroke of half time - as if they needed the help!

Lazaridis completed the first 45 minutes but with The Soceroos 3-0 to the good and totally in charge of the game he was substituted at half time.

Australia: Zeljko Kalac, Jade North, Tony Vidmar, Scott Chipperfield, Josip Skoko (Ahmad Elrich, 46 mins), John Aloisi (Mile Sterjovski 46 mins), Tim Cahill, Stan Lazaridis (Patrick Kisnorbo 46 mins), Vince Grella, David Zdrilic, Adrian Madaschi

Goals: Cahill (14 & 47 minutes), Skoko (43 mins), Simon (own goal 45 mins), Sterjovski (51, 62 & 74 mins), Zdrilic (85 mins), Chipperfield (90 mins).

Tahiti: Daniel Tapeta , Angelo Tchen, Pierre Kugogne, Jean-Yves Li Waut, Samuel Garcia, Billy Mataitai, Axel Temataua, Farahia Teuira, Vincent Simon (Larry Marmouyet 62 mins), Felix Tagawa, Hiro Labaste (Taufa Neuffer 59 mins).

The Socceroos next game in the tournament is against Fiji on Wednesday at The Marden Sports Complex, Adelaide.