A world record that may never be broken
Archie Thompson’s record-breaking 13-goal performance against American Samoa remains one of the most remarkable individual achievements in Australian football.
The striker’s haul helped Australia record a 31-0 victory and set a benchmark that still stands today.
Ryan knows all about it.
“I mean, he’s told me about it himself,” he laughed.
Despite the record, Ryan acknowledged that some moments simply carried greater significance.
Behich focused on what scoring for Australia means, regardless of the opponent.
“Any time I think you score, and especially if you score for your national team, it’s special,” he said.
“It doesn’t matter who your opposition is. In the green and gold, I think it always means a lot more.”
Burgess admitted the ranking challenge had left him with few options.
“If you’re doing this, with the man himself, it would be number one,” he said.
“Apologies. But I’m going to have to put it number five.”
Whether it was Aloisi’s penalty, Redmayne’s shootout heroics or Cahill’s unforgettable volley, the challenge served as a reminder of the moments that continue to inspire the current generation of CommBank Socceroos.