Socceroos gun Garang Kuol scores maiden goal in Scotland with last-gasp equaliser

Socceroos sensation Garang Kuol scored his first goal for Scottish club Heart of Midlothian overnight, the Australian youngster coming off the bench and netting a stoppage time equaliser against Rangers.

After a dream move to cashed-up Premier League side Newcastle, the 18-year-old talent has struggled for game time after a loan move to Hearts.

Today’s clash at Ibrox was just his eighth appearance – all bar one off the bench – and his first since the beginning of March.

But the gifted attacker’s reputation in Australia as a game-breaker off the bench was confirmed as he raced towards the box, firing a pass towards Josh Ginelly that bounced off defender Ryan Jack and fell fortunately back to Kuol.

The Aussie calmly poked the ball home with virtually the last kick of the game and raced away to celebrate with the Hearts’ fans, picking up a yellow card for doing so.

Kuol is expected to be sent on another loan next season, likely somewhere in the United Kingdom, as he continues his development.

He has already appeared five times for the Socceroos since debuting in September, including two games off the bench during the World Cup, and opened his international scoring account in March against Ecuador.

Kuol wasn’t the only Australian to pick up a late equaliser in Scotland overnight, with 22-cap Socceroo Ryan McGowan scoring his first of the season for St Johnstone.

The centre-back prodded the ball home with his knee in the 95th minute for the Saints after a corner, ensuring a 3-3 draw away at Ross County.

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