Socceroos vs. Venezuela live score: Commentary, updates and highlights from Australia’s friendly
After splitting two friendlies a month against Canada and the U.S.A., the Socceroos are back for two more, this time against Venezuela and Colombia.
Both matches will take place inside the U.S., with the first being against Venezuela.
Is Manchester United teenager James Overy in line for a debut?
The Sporting News are following the Venezuela vs. Socceroos match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.
What time does Venezuela vs. Socceroos kick off?
The Venezuela vs. Socceroos match will take place at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, America and kicks off on Saturday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Here’s how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
DateStart timeAustralian Eastern Daylight TimeSat, Nov. 151:30 p.m.Australian Central Daylight TimeSat, Nov. 151:00 p.m.Australian Western Standard TimeSat, Nov. 1510:30 a.m.
Socceroos’ schedule 2025
Here are the Socceroos’ next two games for the 2025 international men’s friendlies:
DateGamesTime (AEDT)Nov. 15at Venezuela1:30 p.m.Nov. 19at Colombia12:00 p.m.
Venezuela vs. Socceroos live score
ScoreGoal scorersVenezuela 0 Socceroos0
Location: Shell Energy Stadium (Houston, America)
Referee:
Starting lineups:
Venezuela: TBA
Socceroos: 18. Beach (GK), 3. Miller, 19. Geria, 2. Degenek, 15. Trewin, 23. Goodwin, 13. O’Neill, 20. Okon-Engstler, 8. Metcalfe, 7. Irankunda, 9. M. Toure
Venezuela vs. Socceroos live updates, highlights from friendly
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Venezuela vs. Socceroos: Pre-match commentary, analysis, more
30 mins to kickoff: Most of the attention went to James Overy in terms of a potential debut, but he will have to come off the bench if he is to make his first appearance today. He will be wearing the number 24.
45 mins to kickoff: Three debutants confirmed! With Australia’s starting lineup officially confirmed, Patrick Beach, Kai Trewin, and Paul Okon-Engstler are all set to make their international debuts against Venezuela.
60 mins to kickoff: The Socceroos are back in action, with their first of two international friendlies set for the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, when they face Venezuela.
Venezuela vs. Socceroos lineups, squad, team news
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It’s a new era in Venezuela, after they sacked coach Fernando Batista in September, following the team’s failure to qualify for next year’s World Cup.
In his absence, interim coach Fernando Aristeguieta has stepped up. He has gone with a relatively inexperienced and youthful squad for this window of friendlies.
Venezuela squad: Juanpi Anor, Jovanny Bolivar, Bryan Castillo, Maurice Cova, Wuilker Farinez, Erickson Gallardo, Anthony Graterol, Saul Guarirapa, Thomas Gutierrez, Jan Hurtado, Francisco La Mantia, Gleiker Mendoza, Junior Moreno, Bryant Ortega, Javier Otero, Daniel Pereira, Carlos Rojas, Roberto Rosales, Moises Tablante, Edson Tortolero, Carlos Vivas, and Jorge Yriarte.
The call-up of Manchester United teenager James Overy was perhaps the most surprising, yet notable inclusion for the Socceroos’ upcoming friendlies. He’s a chance to debut over these next two games.
Also in the mix to debut is Melbourne City pair Patrick Beach and Kai Trewin, Hibernian defender Jack Iredale and Sydney FC duo Al Hassan Toure and Paul Okon–Engstler.
Socceroos squad: Max Balard, Patrick Beach, Martin Boyle, Cameron Burgess, Miloš Degenek,, Craig Goodwin, Jason Geria, Nestory Irankunda, Jack Iredale, Paul Izzo, James Overy, Paul Okon-Engstler, Aiden O’Neill, Connor Metcalfe, Riley McGree, Lewis Miller, Cameron Devlin, Nicholas D’Agostino, Mohamed Toure, Al Hassan Toure, Kye Rowles, Kai Trewin, Callum Elder, Mat Ryan.
Venezuela vs. Socceroos live stream, TV channel in Australia
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers FREE trial for new subscribers.
