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banner Wednesday, 11 April, 2001, 16:22 GMT 17:22 UK
Australia thrash American Samoa
Fifa 2002 Oceania World Cup qualifier
Group One

Australia 31-0 American Samoa

Australia had smashed 22 goals past their last opponents Tonga
Australia line up for their national anthem oblivious to the world record they are about to set

Nicky Salapu didn't let a goal in for the first eight minutes
American Samoa keeper Nicky Salapu makes a save..... but resumes normal service just after

Thompson claimed his first hat-trick after 27 minutes, his second after 37, and third and fourth coming at 56 and 75 minutes.
Archie Thompson leaps to beat Salapu on his way to scoring a record 13 goals

Thompson plies his trade for Marconi Stallions in the Australia National League
Thompson struck again and again and again

David Zdrilic also chalked up eight goals
The Socceroos can't contain their amusement after banging in a Sunday League scoreline

Salapu did better in the second half letting in only 15 goals compared to the first half's 16
Salapu ponders an alternative sport to play in
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