We could have scored a few tonight.Same old story against the better teams though. Outside of penalties or set pieces we don't look close to scoring.
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We could have scored a few tonight.Same old story against the better teams though. Outside of penalties or set pieces we don't look close to scoring.
So? We could have easily drawn the game if not won it.Japan has players playing regularly in club football or those at competitive European teams.
Australia had probably half starting XI not even playing. That’s the different in class.
Matt Ryan isn’t getting a game. Sainsbury is playing at a lower level in Israel. Behich has completely gone backwards.
Yes IMO this recent era is the most talent devoid Socceroos squad I can remember.
Our last WC win was vs Serbia in 2010. Anyone would take a win of some sort, even if it's against someone like Canada.A 2-1 away loss to Japan isn't the end of the world.
Still top of the table.
Australia will qualify for the world cup and get booted out after the group stage.
May beat a minnow European or African team and end on 3, maybe 4 points, and then pack the bags for the flight home.
You know this.
If we could unearth a defence we'd be bloody good.A 2-1 away loss to Japan isn't the end of the world.
Still top of the table.
Australia will qualify for the world cup and get booted out after the group stage.
May beat a minnow European or African team and end on 3, maybe 4 points, and then pack the bags for the flight home.
You know this.
Regardless of defence, we will be lucky to score a goal at the WC.If we could unearth a defence we'd be bloody good.
It's 4 players ffs how hard can it be?
Our attack is more concerning.If we could unearth a defence we'd be bloody good.
It's 4 players ffs how hard can it be?
I know, I was there.Our last WC win was vs Serbia in 2010. Anyone would take a win of some sort, even if it's against someone like Canada.
So if you don't have players playing in the best high performing environments and you're playing against players who are, you're generally not going to win.So? We could have easily drawn the game if not won it.
I think we look very dangerous with the ball and can set up opportunities, the concern is we can't allow a team to attack us.Our attack is more concerning.
Spot on. We've got no natural insinctive forwards. It also seems like we coach attacking intent out of our players.Our attack is more concerning.
It's funny reading this thread and then reading this from Richard Hinds:
He is a big Ange stan though.
It's funny reading this thread and then reading this from Richard Hinds:
He is a big Ange stan though.
Are you watching the same team I am? We are one of the least creative/dangerous sides going forward in the group. Our strikers are nobodies for club or country.I think we look very dangerous with the ball and can set up opportunities, the concern is we can't allow a team to attack us.
We are missing probably our two best attacking players in MacLaren and Leckie tbf.Spot on. We've got no natural insinctive forwards. It also seems like we coach attacking intent out of our players.
I though Arzani was going to be great and look what happened to him..
In our group? We have the most goals. Comfortably too.Are you watching the same team I am? We are one of the least creative/dangerous sides going forward in the group. Our strikers are nobodies for club or country.
Wouldn't be the worst outcome. Those playoffs used to be excellent entertainment back in the day.Makes the Saudi Arabia home game pretty crucial. A win there is a must after tonight or we're tight back in a tussle for 3rd and the inevitable South American playoff