Socceroos vs. India score, result, highlights as Irvine, Bos help Australia record Asian Cup group win

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Group B action in the Asian Cup got underway when Australia and India faced off at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

The Socceroos struggled to break down a stubborn Indian defence in the first half despite earning a dozen corners.

However, they managed to find the net in the second stanza. Jackson Irvine broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, aided by a poor fisted clearance from the Blue Tigers' shotstopper.

Substitute Jordan Bos then scored his maiden goal at international level – with his first touch, mind you – to give Australia a 2-0 lead. 

The Sporting News followed all the action below, providing commentary and highlights.

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FULL TIME: 2-0 Australia. The Socceroos begin their Asian Cup campaign with a win!

It wasn't the prettiest performance from the 2015 champions, but a win is a win. After a lacklustre opening period, they made the necessary adjustments to break the deadlock and secure three important points.

India can still take some confidence from their showing though, even if their attack was limited to the occasional counter.

90+6 min: Pinball in the box as Australia look to add a third, but they can't find a way through.

90+1 min: Six minutes of additional time have been signalled.

89th min: Last two subs for India – Partap and Singh replace Chhetri and Chhangte.

88th min: Chance! Bos nearly bags an unlikely brace. The left-back finds himself in space but pulls his long-range skimmer narrowly wide.

87th min: It's all Socceroos now. The ball only leaves India's half occasionally via a hefty clearance.

83rd min: Australia's final change: O'Neill on for Baccus in midfield.

82nd min: Chance! Fornaroli