It was one of those nights that sounds made up if you weren’t there. Thirty-one goals. No mercy, no pause, no easing off. The Socceroos ran riot against Western Samoa, turning a World Cup qualifier into a scoreline that still feels unreal decades on. Archie Thompson couldn’t stop scoring. Records tumbled. History broke. This one isn’t about gloating. It’s about a moment when Australian football exploded onto the world stage in the most absurd, unforgettable way possible. Western Samoa 31 lives on as football folklore — part disbelief, part dark humour, all-time ridiculous. A reminder that sometimes the game goes completely off the rails, and you’re left just shaking your head and laughing.

This adult cotton t-shirt is printed on-demand in Australia. The average production time is 2 days.

• AS Colour is an Ethical Fashion Brand
• AS Colour 5001 tees are made from 100% combed, ring-spun cotton
• Medium fabric (5.2 oz /yd² (176 g/m²))
• Regular fit
• Ribbed neckline, side seams, shoulder-to-shoulder tape, and double-needle hems
• Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage.
• Sewn-in label

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