This Asian Cup campaign has taught Australia’s players how their coach wants them to play
There is no doubt the Socceroos group stage campaign at the Asian Cup was a disappointment. Despite being placed in a tricky group comprised of Middle Eastern teams – who the Socceroos traditionally struggle against – the defending champions were expected to win it. Some pre-tournament chatter emanating from the camp suggested Graham Arnold and his team were also confident of achieving this objective.
Failure to do so means the Socceroos face a stern test in the round of 16, as they return to the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain to face Uzbekistan. The Uzbeks enjoyed a positive group phase, but failure to claim a critical point in their final game against Japan meant they also finished second in their group. Wins against Turkmenistan and Oman ensured they finished with the same group stage record as Australia.
Continue reading...from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2DnBN1r
via
0 Comments