A fascinating tactical battle saw Louis Van Gaal start with his side’s unorthodox 3-4-1-2 formation, but was eventually forced to switch a back four due to Australia’s clever, intense pressing
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World Cup 2014: Netherlands scouting report
The Dutch have deployed an unusual 3-4-1-2 formation at this World Cup, creating one of the more fascinating tactical battles at this tournament
Continue readingWorld Cup 2014, Chile 3-1 Australia: Australia fight back after Chile start strong
Chile stormed into an early lead by overloading the flanks, but Australia were able to mount a second half comeback by exploiting their weakness at the back
Continue readingWorld Cup 2014: Chile scouting report
Australia and Chile meet at the World Cup forty-two years after their first clash.
World Cup 2014: Socceroos preview
Even after only three games in charge, Ange Postecoglou’s footballing footprint is clearly imprinted upon the new-look Socceroos.
Analysing Australia’s three opponents in Group B at the 2014 World Cup
Australia’s draw for the 2014 World Cup places them in the widely accepted ‘Group of Death’, alongside the two finalists from 2010 and the exciting, up and coming ‘dark horses’, Chile.
First observations of the Socceroos under Ange Postecoglou
Tim Cahill’s headed goal from a corner made a 1-0 win over Costa Rica a ‘typical Socceroos’ result, but there were wider, more significant changes to the side’s overall style of play.
Continue readingBrazil 6-0 Australia: thrashing
Brazil scored three goals in each half for a comprehensive victory.
U20 World Cup, Turkey 2-1 Australia: Young Socceroos out thanks to two Turkish delights
Australia took the lead through Jamie MacLaren but failed to win for the third consecutive match.
U20 World Cup, Australia 1-2 El Salvador: El Salvador comeback after Brillante goal
El Salvador secured a historic win, the first ever for their country in an 11-a-side FIFA tournament.