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Australia 2-1 Russia
A narrow win against a higher ranked opponent in a very even match... and that gets us out of the group and into the knockouts of the mini-world cup. Next up is Spain ranked 25th in the world. Unlucky draw!
A narrow win against a higher ranked opponent in a very even match... and that gets us out of the group and into the knockouts of the mini-world cup. Next up is Spain ranked 25th in the world. Unlucky draw!
So, just because I felt like it, I took a tally of the source club for each member of the current NAT squad. So in case you're interested...
8 Chelsea.F.C
5 WA = FULL OF SAND
5 Tribe
4 Devil's Angels United
3 Steel Fury
3 Triggers Lads
3 Charismatic Llamas
2 Kings XI Punjab
1 Team Moose Power
8 Chelsea.F.C
5 WA = FULL OF SAND
5 Tribe
4 Devil's Angels United
3 Steel Fury
3 Triggers Lads
3 Charismatic Llamas
2 Kings XI Punjab
1 Team Moose Power
Interesting to see how long it takes for a youth pull to become a first teamer given that list of teams.
Indeed. Also interesting to see so few from Steel given his recency, tenure and dominance.
Australia 0:6 España
A tough result against a world class opponent. A tough day in defence for us, and in attack we fell foul of an unexpected high line that caught us offside too many times. The mini world cup for us is over, but at least we made it out of the group.
A tough result against a world class opponent. A tough day in defence for us, and in attack we fell foul of an unexpected high line that caught us offside too many times. The mini world cup for us is over, but at least we made it out of the group.
Australia 2-1 Bolivia
A strong showing against a tricky Bolivian side. The scoreboard doesn't quite do us justice as we were clearly stronger and the sneaky offside trap caught them out fifteen times.
A strong showing against a tricky Bolivian side. The scoreboard doesn't quite do us justice as we were clearly stronger and the sneaky offside trap caught them out fifteen times.
Hello Australian friends I hope you are all well, this week we will play Australia vs Guatemala in a friendly match, I hope both teams will have a great game !!!! greetings and a strong hug.
Haha I was very lucky because Guatemala 4-0 Australia, and we almost reached them in the ranking: P
I want to go back to Australia later because I feel that I have improved a lot tactically and I can do a better job for the selection than I did a few seasons ago that I had some problems.
I want to go back to Australia later because I feel that I have improved a lot tactically and I can do a better job for the selection than I did a few seasons ago that I had some problems.
A recap on the latest friendlies we have been playing as I haven't updated for a while...
Australia 0 : 4 Guatemala
Strangely enough, we out-rated them in this match but were comfortably beaten. It was a poor game defensively to say the least with numerous mistakes at the back. Defence is still our achilles heal, with limited stock available, so when they're in poor form it's hard to get any result.
Australia 1 : 0 Tūnis
A win, but not by the margin I would've hoped for. We were clearly the better side in this one and couldn't put away the chances. Got caught offside too many times, but still should've won by a more comfortable margin.
Malta 3 : 2 Australia
A really close match that could've gone either way. Strong performances up front and in the middle, but again struggling at the back.
Overall, a tough few weeks. I'd really love to sure things up and move to playing five at the back but just can't find enough defenders who can do the job at the same time. Next up is a rematch against Tunis. Let's hope we have the shooting boots on!
Australia 0 : 4 Guatemala
Strangely enough, we out-rated them in this match but were comfortably beaten. It was a poor game defensively to say the least with numerous mistakes at the back. Defence is still our achilles heal, with limited stock available, so when they're in poor form it's hard to get any result.
Australia 1 : 0 Tūnis
A win, but not by the margin I would've hoped for. We were clearly the better side in this one and couldn't put away the chances. Got caught offside too many times, but still should've won by a more comfortable margin.
Malta 3 : 2 Australia
A really close match that could've gone either way. Strong performances up front and in the middle, but again struggling at the back.
Overall, a tough few weeks. I'd really love to sure things up and move to playing five at the back but just can't find enough defenders who can do the job at the same time. Next up is a rematch against Tunis. Let's hope we have the shooting boots on!
Don’t forget everyone to vote in the NAT and U21 elections which have commenced.
We finished the season with a mixed bag of results. Three games that should've been won, and we only came away with the points in two of the three.
Australia 1 : 2 Tūnis
The double header with Tunis finished with a disappointing loss. Based off rankings this is a match we should've won, but Tunis are far stronger than their ranking suggests pulling average marks only a couple of points below ours.
Australia 9 : 0 Daehan Minguk
A well deserved drubbing.
Australia 4 : 0 Daehan Minguk
A good performance but the finishing in front of goal was very ordinary.
After the successful season we just had where we almost qualified for the World Cup, this season overall was a bit disappointing in my opinion and we finish in 58th position on the rankings. We are in a tight bunch in the rankings so a few good results can change things quickly.
Australia 1 : 2 Tūnis
The double header with Tunis finished with a disappointing loss. Based off rankings this is a match we should've won, but Tunis are far stronger than their ranking suggests pulling average marks only a couple of points below ours.
Australia 9 : 0 Daehan Minguk
A well deserved drubbing.
Australia 4 : 0 Daehan Minguk
A good performance but the finishing in front of goal was very ordinary.
After the successful season we just had where we almost qualified for the World Cup, this season overall was a bit disappointing in my opinion and we finish in 58th position on the rankings. We are in a tight bunch in the rankings so a few good results can change things quickly.
So trying to bring back the trans-tasman matches, and thought it would be good to make double headers (U21 and Senior on the same weeks).
As I'd like to give both our 21yos and our 20yos a chance, the NZ U21 and me have organised week 12 and week 00. Would be great if the seniors were to do either week 00, and try to keep it a seasonal thing, or week 12 and 00 to keep the double-headers going.
Obviously if you feel it isn't best, that is cool too.
As I'd like to give both our 21yos and our 20yos a chance, the NZ U21 and me have organised week 12 and week 00. Would be great if the seniors were to do either week 00, and try to keep it a seasonal thing, or week 12 and 00 to keep the double-headers going.
Obviously if you feel it isn't best, that is cool too.
Yeah, NZ are a similar strength to us so would be an interesting exercise if it can be organised.