It was an easy time for the Socceroos as Australia defeated the Solomon Is 9-1 on aggregate to win the OFC third round. Six different players scored in Sydney in the 7-0 first leg win, though the Solomons at least offered a penalty kick goal by Henry FAARODO for their home fans. Australia's playoff against the fifth placed team in CONMEBOL begins on SAT 12 NOV 2005, with a draw on SAT 10 SEP 2005 determining who hosts which leg.

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Australia defeated the Solomon Is 11-1 on aggregate to win the 2004 OFC Nations Cup, Australia's fourth. The Solomon Is looked impressive during the OFC second round when they defeated the more accomplished Fiji and held the Socceroos to a draw. But with many Aussie stars returning from their clubs around the world, the Solomons could manage only a single goal from Batram SURI in the first leg, a 5-1 Australia win in Honiara. In the second leg, six different players scored Australia's goals as they secured their place in the 2005 Confederations Cup, a tournament involving the six continental champions. The same two teams will play off again, starting on SAT 03 SEP 2005, in the OFC third round of qualifying for Germany 2006.