Goals to Daniel Fornito, Scott Rogan and Grant Lynch sealed the victory for the Futsalroos side in front of a capacity crowd in Sydney’s North West.
Following on from a strong performance in Saturday’s series-opening 1-1 draw, Solomon Islands pushed Miles Downie’s side all the way, with a deflected effort off Junior Mana and a Charlie Otainao strike in the 31st minute keeping all in attendance on the edge of their seats.
It was the away nation who started brightly, with Calvin Do’oro forcing Domenic Badolato into a couple of sharp saves inside the first five minutes.
However the opening goal would arrive from Australia via the penalty spot, after an acrobatic effort from Jordan Gurreiro was adjudged to have struck the arm of his defender, presenting the opportunity for Fornito to cannon home a powerful spot kick.
Dom Cox was next to fire an effort on target that was palmed to safety by Anthony Talo, before Scott Rogan doubled the hosts’ lead with a shot that was deflected past the wrong-footed Solomon Islands goalkeeper.
However just over a minute later, Solomon Islands would pull one back, as a well-worked move saw Mana pop up at the back post to guide the ball in off his back.
Australia created a couple more chances before the break, but neither Rhys Buick or Lynch were able to extend their advantage, seeing the teams head into the changing rooms with the Futsalroos leading 2-1.
The second half kicked off in similar fashion to the first, as Badolato made a couple of early saves to deny the Solomon Islands, before Australia would go up the other and strike.
This time it was Lynch, playing in his first match of the series, who would fire home a left-footed strike to restore the home side’s two-goal buffer.
Jacob Basden
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