Popovic hails Australia character in 'crazy' World Cup qualifier
The dramatic draw left the Socceroos second in Asian Group C behind runaway leaders Japan with four matches left and their fate in their own hands.
The top two go straight to the 2026 World Cup in North America.
But Australia are just a point ahead of Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and China, with all to play for.
Popovic's side took the lead after just 38 seconds in Riffa through Kusini Yengi, only for Mahdi Abduljabbar to hit back in the 75th and 77th minutes to put Bahrain 2-1 ahead.
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