Thomas Deng and Awer Mabil inspect Suncorp Stadium before the fun commences.

Norway-based defender Alex Gersbach arrives at the ground.

Star winger Mathew Leckie warming up ahead of kick-off.

The Caltex Socceroos were well supported in Queensland.

Jackson Irvine watches intently from the touchline prior to Australia's late leveller.

Involved in the equaliser on debut, Martin Boyle was understandably in a good post-match mood.

New skipper Mark Milligan applauds the crowd.

Jamie Maclaren shares a moment with a fan at the ground that brought him many happy memories.

New boy Boyle has enjoyed an unforgettable first trip to Australia.

Mabil was a popular figure after the frantic finish in Brisbane...

... and so was midfielder Mustafa Amini!

Tomi Juric came on and helped the Caltex Socceroos claim a well-earned result.

Josh Risdon's signature will be in demand if he maintains the form of the Korea Republic clash.

Boxer and Brisbane local Jeff Horn mixed with the players in the rooms after full-time.

Thomas Deng and Awer Mabil inspect Suncorp Stadium before the fun commences.

Norway-based defender Alex Gersbach arrives at the ground.

Star winger Mathew Leckie warming up ahead of kick-off.

The Caltex Socceroos were well supported in Queensland.

Jackson Irvine watches intently from the touchline prior to Australia's late leveller.

Involved in the equaliser on debut, Martin Boyle was understandably in a good post-match mood.

New skipper Mark Milligan applauds the crowd.

Jamie Maclaren shares a moment with a fan at the ground that brought him many happy memories.

New boy Boyle has enjoyed an unforgettable first trip to Australia.

Mabil was a popular figure after the frantic finish in Brisbane...

... and so was midfielder Mustafa Amini!

Tomi Juric came on and helped the Caltex Socceroos claim a well-earned result.

Josh Risdon's signature will be in demand if he maintains the form of the Korea Republic clash.

Boxer and Brisbane local Jeff Horn mixed with the players in the rooms after full-time.

Gallery: Around the Ground at Suncorp Stadium

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The Caltex Socceroos served up late drama in their first home match of 2018 as Massimo Luongo scored a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic.

Debutant Martin Boyle, young winger Awer Mabil and enterprising right-back Josh Risdon were among the clear positives as 32,922 fans turned out to watch Graham Arnold's men lock horns with the side they beat in the AFC Asian Cup 2015 final.

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Saturday's absorbing contest marked Jamie Maclaren's return to former home Suncorp Stadium, where he enjoyed two prolific seasons with Brisbane Roar.

There were also starts for Premier League pair Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan with a strong XI rolled out on an encouraging night in Queensland.

Check out some of our candid snaps from before and after the match in the gallery above!

Thomas Deng and Awer Mabil inspect Suncorp Stadium before the fun commences.

Norway-based defender Alex Gersbach arrives at the ground.

Star winger Mathew Leckie warming up ahead of kick-off.

The Caltex Socceroos were well supported in Queensland.

Jackson Irvine watches intently from the touchline prior to Australia's late leveller.

Involved in the equaliser on debut, Martin Boyle was understandably in a good post-match mood.

New skipper Mark Milligan applauds the crowd.

Jamie Maclaren shares a moment with a fan at the ground that brought him many happy memories.

New boy Boyle has enjoyed an unforgettable first trip to Australia.

Mabil was a popular figure after the frantic finish in Brisbane...

... and so was midfielder Mustafa Amini!

Tomi Juric came on and helped the Caltex Socceroos claim a well-earned result.

Josh Risdon's signature will be in demand if he maintains the form of the Korea Republic clash.

Boxer and Brisbane local Jeff Horn mixed with the players in the rooms after full-time.

Thomas Deng and Awer Mabil inspect Suncorp Stadium before the fun commences.

Norway-based defender Alex Gersbach arrives at the ground.

Star winger Mathew Leckie warming up ahead of kick-off.

The Caltex Socceroos were well supported in Queensland.

Jackson Irvine watches intently from the touchline prior to Australia's late leveller.

Involved in the equaliser on debut, Martin Boyle was understandably in a good post-match mood.

New skipper Mark Milligan applauds the crowd.

Jamie Maclaren shares a moment with a fan at the ground that brought him many happy memories.

New boy Boyle has enjoyed an unforgettable first trip to Australia.

Mabil was a popular figure after the frantic finish in Brisbane...

... and so was midfielder Mustafa Amini!

Tomi Juric came on and helped the Caltex Socceroos claim a well-earned result.

Josh Risdon's signature will be in demand if he maintains the form of the Korea Republic clash.

Boxer and Brisbane local Jeff Horn mixed with the players in the rooms after full-time.