Four memorable Aussie moments | Football Australia

Subway Socceroo Garang Kuol converted a penalty for Newcastle, while former Head Coach Ange Postecoglou watched on from the dugout of Tottenham.

The match is one in a long list of games played by international giants coming to Australian shores over the decades. The games have seen huge crowds as fans clamour to watch world superstars show off their skills right here, in front of our eyes.

However, it’s not just international players that have captured the attention of the nation. Australian and Australian-based players have often starred, using the games to gain valuable experience in their careers, and in some cases springboard lucrative moves overseas.

Here are four memorable moments when Australians made their mark when the big guns come to town – and a fifth or sixth that is yet to come, when the A-League Men All Stars tackle Newcastle United and the A-League Women All Stars take on Arsenal on Friday night.

Sydney FC legend Alex Brosque’s career was still young when the Los Angeles Galaxy – and David Beckham – came to town.

With Beckham’s star at its height, the match attracted a huge crowd, as 80,000 fans packed into Sydney’s Olympic Stadium to watch the England international in full flight – an Australian record club crowd at the time.

The crowd got what they wanted, a stunning free kick from David Beckham many people’s highlight from the game. However, it was Sydney FC who walked away with bragging rights, 5-3 victors in what turned into a goalfest.

The architect for Sydney? None other than Alex Brosque.

The Subway Socceroo went on to make 21 appearances for Australia, netting five goals.

In preparation for the 2010/11 season, English Premier League stalwarts Everton took on Sydney FC, Melbourne Heart, and