Socceroos International Friendlies - Socceroos V Ecuador Sydney 24/3, Melbourne 28/3

[gaskin]

I don't want to be a negative nancy but the hype train moves so much faster than it should. Kid has talent, yes, but capping him is purely made to tie him to Aus. He shouldn't be focussing on anything other than the A League for another season.

I disagree. He is there based on form and friendly caps don't tie you to a nation. For all we know, Arnie has no intentions of playing him but there is nothing wrong with having him around and giving him a taste of what an International camp is all about.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Goodwin having a cracking half as well.

 

[craigos]

I disagree. He is there based on form and friendly caps don't tie you to a nation. For all we know, Arnie has no intentions of playing him but there is nothing wrong with having him around and giving him a taste of what an International camp is all about.

It's giving him a taste of it so he doesn't entertain thoughts of his birth country. If this game was overseas he wouldn't have even been a train on. He has put together some great moments but the talk of him being the new Tim Cahill based off of a couple of games is just silly.

 

[foxdog50]

Been very entertaining game so far, both sides going for it. We are pressing much higher than usual and it’s working, directly led to the second goal.

O’Neill looking the part on debut for sure, and our front three actually connecting for once.

Surely O'Neil will get a new home overseas somewhere next season?

 

[gaskin]

It's giving him a taste of it so he doesn't entertain thoughts of his birth country. If this game was overseas he wouldn't have even been a train on. He has put together some great moments but the talk of him being the new Tim Cahill based off of a couple of games is just silly.

Of course he wouldn't be a train on if this was overseas. These friendlies in Australia are more for the local players than the European based players.

 

[craigos]

Of course he wouldn't be a train on if this was overseas. These friendlies in Australia are more for the local players than the European based players.

So kind of negates him being there based purely on form, yeah.

 

[gaskin]

So kind of negates him being there based purely on form, yeah.

Not in the slightest. If he wasn't in good form then someone else would have taken his spot.

 

[giggler99]

KUOL!!!! First goal for the Socceroos!!! 3-1

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Kuol gets his first goal, probably offside but lovely attacking move led by Behich.

Been super impressed with our forward play, best I have seen under Arnie just about.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

This ref is really really dismal. Either it’s a booking for simulation or a penalty.

 

[giggler99]

Harry Soutter is a man mountain just shoving them all away like flies protecting Robinson lol

 

[Munga]

That was bloody awesome. I have genuine great vibes about this group's future.

 

[giggler99]

Good hit out with some nice attacking play, We should clean them up in Melbourne too.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Was enjoyable to watch!
Hope Nestory gets on the pitch in the 2nd match.

 

[AJ_2000]

Surely O'Neil will get a new home overseas somewhere next season?

Troyes in France apparently (might need for Kisnorbo to keep his job)

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Hope that this series secures Robertson for Socceroos if it wasn't a sure thing already.

 

[foxdog50]

Troyes in France apparently (might need for Kisnorbo to keep his job)

You would think he would keep his job, be stiff if he got the sack , even if they get relegated

 

[peternorth]

No national australian team brings together its people like the Socceroos

 

[AJ_2000]

You would think he would keep his job, be stiff if he got the sack , even if they get relegated

Things can be pretty brutal. Plus they've gone right off the boil no wins since the 3rd of January.

I'd say if the go down he might be gone.

 

[AJ_2000]

Was enjoyable to watch!
Hope Nestory gets on the pitch in the 2nd match.

It was a clinker of a friendly.... Except for the officiating. 2 of our goals were super questionable, and the penalty should have been paid that was called offside....

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

It was a clinker of a friendly.... Except for the officiating. 2 of our goals were super questionable, and the penalty should have been paid that was called offside....

Yep got very lucky with 2 of our goals. Still should've been a 2-1 win tho.

 

[RossFC]

Australia played some really good football tonight. Expected it to be a bit more defensive, but not the case. Great stuff.

 

[AJ_2000]

I really believe we're turning the corner with the national team. The talent is coming through. Excited by the youth, Excitedly the senior players really play to their capability. Aussie dna is an important ingredient, but its not just about grit.

Looking forward to the Asian cup in January, i think we're building a side that can win it all.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Yeah we’ve still got Mooy, Boyle and Hrustic to add to the squad as well

 

[Hamingja]

Harry Soutter is a man mountain just shoving them all away like flies protecting Robinson lol

We have had a few defenders that have had long careers in the PL but Souttar could just about be the best. The rest of his game is not affected from being a massive guy. Scotland certainly capped the wrong brother. Souttar/Rowles looks a good long term partnership.