In his first match with the Socceroos squad, Diesel Herrington earned his first cap. And when the moment came, it was his younger brother Lucas who made way.
The Central Coast Mariners centre-back became Socceroo No. 666 when he stepped onto the pitch in the 81st minute of Australia’s 3–0 win over Qatar in Doha.
Herrington earned a first senior call-up in Tony Popovic’s squad for this international window. The 22-year-old turned that opportunity into a debut, capping an impressive start to the season in Mariners colours.
It was also the second brother-for-brother substitution of the match. Kusini Yengi had replaced his younger brother Tete at half-time, after Tete scored Australia’s second goal. It may have been a first in Socceroos history, and it happened twice in one match.
“Everyone at the Mariners is proud of Diesel” said Head Coach of the Mariners John Hutchinson
“We see the work he puts in every day, and the way he’s started the season earned him that call-up. To get your first cap in your very first game with the squad is a huge achievement. To come on for your brother makes it a special moment. I’m looking forward to hearing the reception he gets back in Gosford.”
The Socceroos stay in Doha to face Jordan on Wednesday morning, 18 November (AEDT), live on Paramount+.
We now have two home games at Our Paradise in two weeks. The Mariners host Perth Glory at Polytec Stadium on Saturday, 21 November, with kick-off at 5pm and gates open from 4pm. Then we play host to Auckland FC on Saturday, 28 November.
Wear your yellow, get to Gosford and give our newest Socceroo a proper Central Coast welcome home.
