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Australia drawn with Argentina Spain and Egypt. That's some group of death!
REVEALED: Olyroos' group stage opponents and fixtures at Tokyo 2020
Australia has been drawn into Group C of the Men's Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020 alongside Argentina, Spain and Egypt.
The Olyroos will take on familiar foes Argentina, who they faced in 2004 and 2008, as well as Spain who they faced once before during Atlanta 1996, and Egypt who are first-time opponents at Olympic level.
Graham Arnold's side booked their first Olympic spot since 2008 in January 2020 after finishing third at the AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand and, following the postponement of the Games last year, will kick off their Tokyo 2020 campaign on 22nd July 2021.
Australia's group stage fixtures will be as follows:
Olyroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said the opportunity for many of Australia’s best young players to challenge themselves against the world’s best would be great for their careers.
“I believe we have received a fantastic draw, and it will be a great experience for our boys,” Arnold said. “In the past playing against Argentina has brought the best out of Australian footballers, while the opportunity for us to play against a top African nation in Egypt, as well as Spain, is a great opportunity to show what we have got.”
“My expectations are very high from ourselves as a team. With the delay of the Olympics for a year due to COVID, it has enabled our players to get a lot of game time, and I truly believe that we are in a better position at this time than last year. A good number of players are playing every week.”
“The Olympics is the second biggest stage in international football after the World Cup, and the next few months will present a great opportunity for our team to perform well, but also for individuals to commence the next part of their careers.”
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REVEALED: Olyroos' group stage opponents and fixtures at Tokyo 2020
Australia has been drawn into Group C of the Men's Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020 alongside Argentina, Spain and Egypt.
The Olyroos will take on familiar foes Argentina, who they faced in 2004 and 2008, as well as Spain who they faced once before during Atlanta 1996, and Egypt who are first-time opponents at Olympic level.
Graham Arnold's side booked their first Olympic spot since 2008 in January 2020 after finishing third at the AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand and, following the postponement of the Games last year, will kick off their Tokyo 2020 campaign on 22nd July 2021.
Australia's group stage fixtures will be as follows:
- Argentina v Australia - Thursday 22nd July, 7:30pm (local time), Sapporo Dome
- Australia v Spain - Sunday 25th July, 7:30pm (local time), Sapporo Dome
- Australia v Egypt - Wednesday 28th July, 8pm (local time), Miyagi Stadium
Olyroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said the opportunity for many of Australia’s best young players to challenge themselves against the world’s best would be great for their careers.
“I believe we have received a fantastic draw, and it will be a great experience for our boys,” Arnold said. “In the past playing against Argentina has brought the best out of Australian footballers, while the opportunity for us to play against a top African nation in Egypt, as well as Spain, is a great opportunity to show what we have got.”
“My expectations are very high from ourselves as a team. With the delay of the Olympics for a year due to COVID, it has enabled our players to get a lot of game time, and I truly believe that we are in a better position at this time than last year. A good number of players are playing every week.”
“The Olympics is the second biggest stage in international football after the World Cup, and the next few months will present a great opportunity for our team to perform well, but also for individuals to commence the next part of their careers.”
Revealed: Olyroos' group stage opponents and fixtures at Tokyo 2020
Australia has been drawn into Group C of the Men's Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020 alongside Argentina, Spain
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Ouch that's a tough group
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Olyroo squad for Tokyo
Olyroos squad for Tokyo Olympics
Goalkeepers: Thomas Glover, Ashley Maynard-Brewer.
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Joel King, Thomas Deng, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar, Ruon Tongyik.
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Denis Genreau, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Dylan Pieras, Caleb Watts.
Forwards: Daniel Arzani, Nicholas D’Agostino, Mitchell Duke, Reno Piscopo.
Yes, we used overage slots on Tongyik and Duke
It also feels lazy that so many of these guys are A-League players when we have guys all over the world playing in much better leagues.
Olyroos squad for Tokyo Olympics
Goalkeepers: Thomas Glover, Ashley Maynard-Brewer.
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Joel King, Thomas Deng, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar, Ruon Tongyik.
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Denis Genreau, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Dylan Pieras, Caleb Watts.
Forwards: Daniel Arzani, Nicholas D’Agostino, Mitchell Duke, Reno Piscopo.
Yes, we used overage slots on Tongyik and Duke
It also feels lazy that so many of these guys are A-League players when we have guys all over the world playing in much better leagues.
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I think clubs may be reluctant to release players, hence the HAL based squadOlyroo squad for Tokyo
Olyroos squad for Tokyo Olympics
Goalkeepers: Thomas Glover, Ashley Maynard-Brewer.
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Joel King, Thomas Deng, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar, Ruon Tongyik.
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Denis Genreau, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Dylan Pieras, Caleb Watts.
Forwards: Daniel Arzani, Nicholas D’Agostino, Mitchell Duke, Reno Piscopo.
Yes, we used overage slots on Tongyik and Duke
It also feels lazy that so many of these guys are A-League players when we have guys all over the world playing in much better leagues.
Olyroo squad for Tokyo
Olyroos squad for Tokyo Olympics
Goalkeepers: Thomas Glover, Ashley Maynard-Brewer.
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Joel King, Thomas Deng, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar, Ruon Tongyik.
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Denis Genreau, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Dylan Pieras, Caleb Watts.
Forwards: Daniel Arzani, Nicholas D’Agostino, Mitchell Duke, Reno Piscopo.
Yes, we used overage slots on Tongyik and Duke
It also feels lazy that so many of these guys are A-League players when we have guys all over the world playing in much better leagues.
Who are our "of age" options that you would have in and around the squad?
Not being smart, genuinely interested.
I honestly can't believe Devlin didn't make the cut.
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Tilio has been called up. He has had a pretty amazing few weeks
Scored a ripper tonight. 2-0 against Argentina of all teams!
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Arnold must go, that was piss poor from him last night.
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Need a dedicated Olyroos coach not a half assed national coach doing both roles, Those days should have been over after the disaster in Beijing which Arnold was the coach too. They never learn at HQ only think of the $$ they save.
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Football Australia acknowledges Arnold & Olyroos staff ahead of recruitment process
Football Australia today announced that it has commenced a recruitment process for the appointment of the next Head Coach of the ‘Olyroos’ – Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team.
Following the recent conclusion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold and his staff will shift their focus solely to the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ campaign.
Arnold was appointed to lead the Socceroos through to the conclusion of Australia’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ campaign in March 2018. Five months later, it was confirmed that Arnold and his staff would also take charge of Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team program, with the aim of growing Australia’s elite player pool and streamlining Olyroos representatives into the Socceroos set-up post-Tokyo being key objectives.
The past three years have been a successful period for the Olyroos on the pitch, with Arnold and his staff having guided Australia to a third-place finish at the AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand, and with that a place in the Men’s Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020. This was the first time that Australia had secured qualification for the Men’s Football Tournament at the Olympic Games since Arnold was at the helm for Beijing 2008.
At Tokyo 2020, the Olyroos produced some fantastic performances, most notably on matchday one when Australia defeated South American heavyweights Argentina 2-0 in Sapporo. Australia fell just short of a draw against eventual Silver Medallists Spain on matchday two, before being defeated 2-0 by Egypt on matchday three in Miyagi.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, today acknowledged Arnold and his staff for managing the Olyroos’ program in addition to their commitments with the Socceroos over the past three years.
Arnold, who attended his fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo, reflected fondly on the experience of being Head Coach of the Olyroos for a second time, describing the period as one of the most enjoyable of his career.
“The past three years have been a fantastic journey for myself, my staff, and the players involved with the Olyroos,” Arnold said. “While 22 players made it to Japan, well over 60 were involved at various times throughout the cycle, and I trust that they all took positives away from being involved with the program between 2018 and 2021.”
“We started our journey with midweek camps at the AIS in Canberra, and over the last three years it took various squad and staff members to Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Qatar, China, Spain, and Japan. Importantly, this group managed to return Australia to the prestigious Men’s Football Tournament at the Olympic Games, and everyone involved in that process should take pride in that achievement.
“I believe there are many players who were involved over the past three years that are ready to take further steps forward in their careers, both with the Socceroos and at club level. Together with my staff, we look forward to supporting the players achieve their goals, and will work collaboratively with the next technical staff of the Olyroos to ensure that they are in the best possible position to take the program forward leading up to Paris,” he said.
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Football Australia today announced that it has commenced a recruitment process for the appointment of the next Head Coach of the ‘Olyroos’ – Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team.
Following the recent conclusion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold and his staff will shift their focus solely to the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ campaign.
Arnold was appointed to lead the Socceroos through to the conclusion of Australia’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ campaign in March 2018. Five months later, it was confirmed that Arnold and his staff would also take charge of Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team program, with the aim of growing Australia’s elite player pool and streamlining Olyroos representatives into the Socceroos set-up post-Tokyo being key objectives.
The past three years have been a successful period for the Olyroos on the pitch, with Arnold and his staff having guided Australia to a third-place finish at the AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand, and with that a place in the Men’s Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020. This was the first time that Australia had secured qualification for the Men’s Football Tournament at the Olympic Games since Arnold was at the helm for Beijing 2008.
At Tokyo 2020, the Olyroos produced some fantastic performances, most notably on matchday one when Australia defeated South American heavyweights Argentina 2-0 in Sapporo. Australia fell just short of a draw against eventual Silver Medallists Spain on matchday two, before being defeated 2-0 by Egypt on matchday three in Miyagi.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, today acknowledged Arnold and his staff for managing the Olyroos’ program in addition to their commitments with the Socceroos over the past three years.
“Through their passion for Australian football and commitment to Australian kids, Graham and his staff took on the Olyroos in addition to their roles with the Socceroos, with the aim of helping to develop Australia’s elite player depth and to return Australia to the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Having achieved both goals, Graham and his staff will now place their full focus on guiding the Socceroos to next year’s FIFA World Cup™, as was always the plan post-Games,” he said.
Arnold, who attended his fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo, reflected fondly on the experience of being Head Coach of the Olyroos for a second time, describing the period as one of the most enjoyable of his career.
“The past three years have been a fantastic journey for myself, my staff, and the players involved with the Olyroos,” Arnold said. “While 22 players made it to Japan, well over 60 were involved at various times throughout the cycle, and I trust that they all took positives away from being involved with the program between 2018 and 2021.”
“We started our journey with midweek camps at the AIS in Canberra, and over the last three years it took various squad and staff members to Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Qatar, China, Spain, and Japan. Importantly, this group managed to return Australia to the prestigious Men’s Football Tournament at the Olympic Games, and everyone involved in that process should take pride in that achievement.
“I believe there are many players who were involved over the past three years that are ready to take further steps forward in their careers, both with the Socceroos and at club level. Together with my staff, we look forward to supporting the players achieve their goals, and will work collaboratively with the next technical staff of the Olyroos to ensure that they are in the best possible position to take the program forward leading up to Paris,” he said.
Football Australia acknowledges Arnold & Olyroos staff ahead of recruitment process
Football Australia today announced that it has commenced a recruitment process for the appointment of the next Head
Doing pretty well, let's hope the run continues in the knockout phase
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It's sad the Under 23's are more exciting to watch than the Men's team.
What's worse is that it doesn't appear to be a "Golden Generation" but that may change
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1-0 down and now a man down after Rich cops a straight red.
The Saudi’s have spent more time rolling around on the turf than they have on their feet. Absolutely disgraceful antics
The Saudi’s have spent more time rolling around on the turf than they have on their feet. Absolutely disgraceful antics
