‘Was going to have a f***ing panic attack’: Socceroos star’s slip of the toungue as Aussies celebrate

Socceroos forward Mitchell Duke dropped an f-bomb as he struggled to contain his excitement in the aftermath of Australia’s World Cup spot clinching win in a penalty shootout victory over Peru.

Australia left it late clinching their 2022 World Cup berth with an epic save from substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne on the fifth and final spot kick to seal a 4-3 win on penalties after it was 0-0 at the end of extra time.

Duke was understandably elated and lost for words amongst the wild celebrations from the Australians, admitting the nerves were getting to him as he watched the shootout play out.

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“Honestly, I have never been involved in this type of situation before,” Duke said.

“Full credit to everybody involved, I’m so proud of the boys.

“We have gone the hard way. So many people wrote us off.

“I was going to have a f***ing, so sorry . . . a panic attack.

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“I’m speechless. I’m just so proud of the boys. Everyone played their part.

“Redders (Redmayne) getting dragged in for the pens (penalties). He has done unbelievable.

“That was for Australia.”

Australia will feature in Group D in the World Cup alongside defending champions France, Denmark and Tunisia.