Kuwait’s Ali Almaqseed (left) is challenged by Australia’s Trent Sainsbury (right) during the opening football match of the AFC Asian Cup in Melbourne. AFP PHOTO
Kuwait’s Ali Almaqseed (left) is challenged by Australia’s Trent Sainsbury (right) during the opening football match of the AFC Asian Cup in Melbourne. AFP PHOTO

MELBOURNE: Australia displayed impressive firepower to beat Kuwait 4-1 in their Asian Cup opener after talisman Tim Cahill kick-started the tournament hosts following an early scare.

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