Turkey, appearing in the World Cup for the first time since 2002, were dominant for large parts but could not find an equaliser at BC Place.

Defender Abdulkerim Bardakci tried a speculative effort from distance and it took a fine save from Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach to tip it on to a post.

Beach, a surprise starter ahead of Mat Ryan as he made his first competitive international appearance, also denied Arda Guler from a free-kick and a close-range effort from Zeki Celik in the second half.

Midfielder Metcalfe pounced on some sloppy play from Turkey before firing a low strike into the bottom corner.

Player of the match

Number: 18 P. Beach

Average rating 8.37

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• Australia (active)
• Turkey

Number: 18 P. Beach

Average Rating: 8.37

 

Number: 19 H. Souttar

Average Rating: 8.33

 

Number: 9 M. Touré

Average Rating: 8.19

 

Number: 17 N. Irankunda

Average Rating: 8.16

 

Number: 8 C. Metcalfe

Average Rating: 7.86

 

Number: 5 J. Bos

Average Rating: 7.70

 

Number: 21 C. Burgess

Average Rating: 7.60

 

Number: 24 P. Okon-Engstler

Average Rating: 7.58

 

Number: 3 A. Circati

Average Rating: 7.38

 

Number: 13 A. O'Neill

Average Rating: 7.28

 

Number: 4 J. Italiano

Average Rating: 7.18

 

Number: 6 J. Geria

Average Rating: 7.07

 

Number: 26 T. Yengi

Average Rating: 7.00

 

Number: 16 A. Behich

Average Rating: 6.91

 

Number: 22 J. Irvine

Average Rating: 6.87

 

Number: 23 N. Velupillay

Average Rating: 6.69