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“As soon as the full-time whistle blew, a few players broke down in tears”
Forward netted five goals in qualifying having barely played any club football
No matter what Nick D’Agostino accomplishes in his football career, he already owns a piece of priceless history. D’Agostino’s goal in the qualifying play-off ensured Australia’s drought from the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament - now stretched a further 12 months to 13 years - will draw to a close when they take the field at Tokyo 2020.
Only two previous Australians - Ned Zelic in 1992 and Adrian Leijer in 2008 - can say their goal proved pivotal in lifting the Olyroos into an Olympiad. Now D’Agostino and his team-mates are seeking to follow in the footsteps of some of the most legendary names in sport.