Australia & Kuwait kicked off ‪#‎AC2015‬ in style with goals galore in a thrilling 4-1 opener in Melbourne, Australia.

Asian Cup roundup: Hosts Australia win big in opener after wobble.

The 2015 AFC Asian Cup kicked off in Melbourne on Friday morning, as hosts Australia survived an early scare to beat Kuwait 4-1 in their Group A opener.

The host means business!

What a remarkable opening match with both sides played so well. Very entertaining competition, attacking football, some great saves from the goalkeepers, the crossbar & post as well. What a night!

Well deserved win !

Hussain Fadhel put Kuwait 1-0 up in the eighth minute to shock the home crowd at the Rectangular Stadium, but New York Red Bulls attacker Tim Cahill equalized before Massimo Luongo made it 2-1.

After the break the Socceroos settled down as Mile Jedinak slammed home a penalty kick, then James Troisi finsihed off Kuwait in the final minute to make it 4-1.

Australia face Oman in Sydney on Tuesday, while Kuwait will take on South Korea in Canberra in the next round of matches in Group A.

PL player watch: Crystal Palace’s captain Mile Jedinak scored a second half penalty to ease Australia’s nerves. A typically combative display.

Australia 4-1 Kuwait: Kuwait celebrate the 1st goal the#AC2015

MLS player watch: Tim Cahill did it again, as the 35-year-old equalized with a clinical finish before his trademark celebration. Expected to retire from the Socceroos after this tournament, the New York Red Bulls man is off to a flier.