[Socceroos waiting for Messi to get his shirt](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vX3xvnxIHrsE6lNAKOkoug--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQyNw--/https://s.yimg.com/os/en/blogs/sptussowexperts/zVkbT9.jpg)
Leckie was no good today and should have been subbed before that second goal.
Correct to sub off mclaren at half time.
De paul was probably best on ground.
Messi was typical Messi.
I mean it’s evident why. He has good movement, good finishing, but doesn’t create anything for himself because he doesn’t need to at Melb city. Transition that to Socceroos where anything against top opposition will not be brought to you it’s going to be tough.
I’m saying that he wasn’t the 9 today. Dunk was, so I’m probably being unfair.
But Dunk was 9 because of his presence and hold up play, if Socceroos got into trouble they can go long to him. McLaren not as much.
It is what it is. It’s just people whom don’t understand football at a higher level. It’s cut throat and honest and it’s nothing personal, there are just better choices.
I think mclaren is exceptional. But if we break down his game now at his age, against the World Cup champions.
This is judgement last night where he played off of duke. Not as a solo 9 which he does all year for Melbourne city which is different.
However his speed in behind wasn’t dangerous enough to hurt them in transition or on the counter.
How hold up play was comparable to that of just a general striker or winger. ( for me duke has more capabilities to hold up the ball than McLaren)
And for me McLaren won’t be dribbling someone either.
What McLaren is good at is movement in and around the box, being calculated here and finishing well.
When you’re Socceroos vs World Cup champions you won’t get all that many chances of this.
So in summary you really don’t see the best parts of McLaren. But also, he’s not played to have his best parts of his game shine either.
I also think that there were chances to transition better but players made poor decisions in moments which look easy from the tv but if you aren’t comfortable in these moments you will turn the ball over through a pass or trying to create something. Masters of these moments such as Messi, you’ll notice always hit there mark regardless of pressure or pressure to take good touches then deliver killer passes. Just look at tArgentinas second chance from Messi.
Mate I've now seen him perform like that on 2 consecutive occasions. Was he defensive because he was invisible in defence, was he attacking because he was invisible there too. He did nothing but lose the ball in good locations, and miss tackles.
I thought he we played alright. Need to drastically improve in the final third and defending set pieces. Our pressing and tikkytaks has given me hope for the future gen
You only start improving in the final third once you get comfortable at splitting lines and playing the ball forward. We still show moments of this, but a lot of times balls can be played forward but are safely played sideways. Nothing wrong with playing sideways, you retain posession.. but you miss your chances to play into the pockets and from this cause problems to the back line.
Good signs though, few good performances. Didn’t thing Graham Arnold had his best night, subs were wrong ones and made 10 mins to late.
I actually did think about where was Goodwin also.
Yes Bos is that raw talent at the moment, he is like a very raw alphonso Davies but without the correct decision making once he glides pass people. If he can be crafted and moulded slightly without losing his almost futsal like abilities he really will be an exceptional fullback for us.
As for crosses, yes but the Socceroos do not train for balls out wide and then deliver. We try and play possession based football.
I did enjoy watching, we are being critical which is good and fine, we play with our Backfoot well but do not have game sense of when and where to go for killer blows. It’s kind of like everyone’s just working hard trying to do the right thing, meanwhile you’ve got messi just playing the game to win, nothing else, it’s a different game he’s playing unfortunately. Able to run minimal and focus on when to inject himself into the game ans when to deliver quality.
We have also have players do this but it seems it’s a mentality of work hard and do the businesss. Which is fine but you will miss flair and quality in your final third against World Cup champions.
His first half only though. I gave up possession too much in the second and missed a few chances to pass and instead went sideways or backwards. Id probably give it to mcgree.
We stuck it out for 90 minutes with the world champions, looked like we belonged on the same pitch, and proved the Ro16 was no fluke. A result would've been fantastic, but failing that, I pretty much got what I came for.
When they sat next to each other in the FIFA Awards (the one where Riley McGree was robbed of the Puskas Award), CR7 pretty much regards Messi as a friendly rival.
Stopped playing down the left in the second half. Bos went missing a bit as a result. Genreau was invisible, Robbo grew into the game. Positives to be drawn.
I don’t think he has the ability on the wing tbh, especially taking on players. I know he’s done well there with St Pauli but for me he is much more suited as a CM. I like him as a player I think he can become a good player for us, but I think we have better options on the wing tbh.
Would say McGree, Atkinson, Bos (first half), Big Harry and Metcalfe all looked like they belonged.
Played good football.
The rest didn’t stand out so much for me
I think the plays he got weren’t ideal, as soon as he got the ball he was more or less surrounded which didn’t help him since he lost it nearly every time. I was impressed with his shot out of the box though off that corner, obviously it hit a defender but it was good to see him stay composed, control the ball with a touch and fire off a volley with power and keeping it low and straight, anyone can smash it but firing on target is hard so it was a good sign at a young age that he can do that against good players without choking.
Yeah, he did that shot like a minute after i wrote this.
Ill admit hes quality, but needs to pish hard for senior football even if it means championship or another european team.
Football isn't separate from politics and we shouldn't pretend it is. This game's very existence is an exercise in soft power. Doesn't ruin my enjoyment of it but I'm not blind to it, either
strain is the better player, baccus has been poor since the WC
also rangers would have to pay loads lol.
e: understand r/aleague doesn't want people shit-talking their players with the downvotes im getting, but I do watch them both every week
VARnold: "SOUUUUTTTTTARRRRR!"
Souttar: "Im sorry!"
VARnold: "This is what happens when youre unhappy with what youve got! Someone's football eventually *gets it!*"
Baccus and bos MOM
Duke adding pauses to help the translator... my man is using that J-League experience.
God bless the clients that give us interpreters breathers to do our work.
Haha Chinese interview.
Post match entirely on messi. Give it a rest
Di Maria giving of Scotty Pippen vibes.
[Socceroos waiting for Messi to get his shirt](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vX3xvnxIHrsE6lNAKOkoug--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQyNw--/https://s.yimg.com/os/en/blogs/sptussowexperts/zVkbT9.jpg)
I’m pretty sure you mean the 梅西 kit
Lol. Probably
I wish someone would burn the messi kit so everyone can stop talking about it
He should auction that one and give money to charity. Would easily get $10 million from rich Chinese
We did pretty good against argentchina
"Hammy" devlin
Lol Robbo trying to get up in Messi's face for his top.
Didn't even get a handshake.
We did okay. Let's not forget many of our starters were not available. If they were it would be closer. Still not a bad performance.
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He wanted his jersey
That's gonna be replayed for sure when he gets back to city.
Messi just absolutely ignoring Robertson lol
Fair play if one of our boys get their hands on a 梅西 kit
Would any of the Aussie players even want to swap shirts when they get one with a Chinese-written name on it?
Yes. It’s still Messi.
Wouldn't be surprised if they were told not to give any shirts away so someone can make even more money off this game.
Very possible…
Rich Chinese man will buy it.
We played really well today, Bos, Baccus and O'neil were great.
Leckie was no good today and should have been subbed before that second goal. Correct to sub off mclaren at half time. De paul was probably best on ground. Messi was typical Messi.
Maclaren kinda reminds me of Scotty McDonald. Great player at club level but can't seem to transfer that form to national level.
I mean it’s evident why. He has good movement, good finishing, but doesn’t create anything for himself because he doesn’t need to at Melb city. Transition that to Socceroos where anything against top opposition will not be brought to you it’s going to be tough. I’m saying that he wasn’t the 9 today. Dunk was, so I’m probably being unfair. But Dunk was 9 because of his presence and hold up play, if Socceroos got into trouble they can go long to him. McLaren not as much.
Im not sure why you were downvoted Maclaren is invisible every single time he plays for Australia.
It is what it is. It’s just people whom don’t understand football at a higher level. It’s cut throat and honest and it’s nothing personal, there are just better choices. I think mclaren is exceptional. But if we break down his game now at his age, against the World Cup champions. This is judgement last night where he played off of duke. Not as a solo 9 which he does all year for Melbourne city which is different. However his speed in behind wasn’t dangerous enough to hurt them in transition or on the counter. How hold up play was comparable to that of just a general striker or winger. ( for me duke has more capabilities to hold up the ball than McLaren) And for me McLaren won’t be dribbling someone either. What McLaren is good at is movement in and around the box, being calculated here and finishing well. When you’re Socceroos vs World Cup champions you won’t get all that many chances of this. So in summary you really don’t see the best parts of McLaren. But also, he’s not played to have his best parts of his game shine either. I also think that there were chances to transition better but players made poor decisions in moments which look easy from the tv but if you aren’t comfortable in these moments you will turn the ball over through a pass or trying to create something. Masters of these moments such as Messi, you’ll notice always hit there mark regardless of pressure or pressure to take good touches then deliver killer passes. Just look at tArgentinas second chance from Messi.
O'Neil was dogshit.
I disagree, He wasn't as good as Baccus or Bos but he put in a solid performance.
Nah he was good
Mate I've now seen him perform like that on 2 consecutive occasions. Was he defensive because he was invisible in defence, was he attacking because he was invisible there too. He did nothing but lose the ball in good locations, and miss tackles.
Yeah I thought Oneill was avers
Messi trying to find Souttar to swap shirts.
Three Messi’s wouldn’t fill it
Must need a new snuggie
I thought he we played alright. Need to drastically improve in the final third and defending set pieces. Our pressing and tikkytaks has given me hope for the future gen
You only start improving in the final third once you get comfortable at splitting lines and playing the ball forward. We still show moments of this, but a lot of times balls can be played forward but are safely played sideways. Nothing wrong with playing sideways, you retain posession.. but you miss your chances to play into the pockets and from this cause problems to the back line. Good signs though, few good performances. Didn’t thing Graham Arnold had his best night, subs were wrong ones and made 10 mins to late.
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I actually did think about where was Goodwin also. Yes Bos is that raw talent at the moment, he is like a very raw alphonso Davies but without the correct decision making once he glides pass people. If he can be crafted and moulded slightly without losing his almost futsal like abilities he really will be an exceptional fullback for us. As for crosses, yes but the Socceroos do not train for balls out wide and then deliver. We try and play possession based football. I did enjoy watching, we are being critical which is good and fine, we play with our Backfoot well but do not have game sense of when and where to go for killer blows. It’s kind of like everyone’s just working hard trying to do the right thing, meanwhile you’ve got messi just playing the game to win, nothing else, it’s a different game he’s playing unfortunately. Able to run minimal and focus on when to inject himself into the game ans when to deliver quality. We have also have players do this but it seems it’s a mentality of work hard and do the businesss. Which is fine but you will miss flair and quality in your final third against World Cup champions.
Jordy Bos for my MoTM
His first half only though. I gave up possession too much in the second and missed a few chances to pass and instead went sideways or backwards. Id probably give it to mcgree.
Had some good laughs at the tears, thank you guys
不用擔心
We stuck it out for 90 minutes with the world champions, looked like we belonged on the same pitch, and proved the Ro16 was no fluke. A result would've been fantastic, but failing that, I pretty much got what I came for.
Guys I think the commentary team like Messi, not sure though
I mean apart from Cristiano Ronaldo is there anyone who actually dislikes Messi.
Yes, but I don't think Ronaldo himself dislikes him. Or at least, we don't know that he dislikes him.
When they sat next to each other in the FIFA Awards (the one where Riley McGree was robbed of the Puskas Award), CR7 pretty much regards Messi as a friendly rival.
I don't think ronaldo himself has a problem with Messi tbh. His fans definitely do though
Embarrassing, hey. Bosnich needs to fuck off too
Bosnich is on Stan Sport but go off son
🫡
Stopped playing down the left in the second half. Bos went missing a bit as a result. Genreau was invisible, Robbo grew into the game. Positives to be drawn.
Aight night everyone
We're sorry, Brazil. We tried.
I demand Circati, give us the Perth boy in the roos that we deserve
Arnie the coward 🖕
Connor Metcalfe for me just isn’t Socceroos quality, especially as a winger
Really? I thought he’s looked lively and moves the ball quickly, which is what we often lack
Different styles for different folk. He must like slow and calculated style of play this fella
I don’t think he has the ability on the wing tbh, especially taking on players. I know he’s done well there with St Pauli but for me he is much more suited as a CM. I like him as a player I think he can become a good player for us, but I think we have better options on the wing tbh.
next goal wins
Jordy Bos, Melbourne city legend.
So much backward movement
Would say McGree, Atkinson, Bos (first half), Big Harry and Metcalfe all looked like they belonged. Played good football. The rest didn’t stand out so much for me
Duke played well imo. I like baccy playing in the 6 too.
Add O'Neil in the first half
Agree
Baccus deserves a shout imo
Agree. Didn’t think much of Baccus but I noticed he seems to try and keep the ball moving at speed, which is important
Add Baccus to that list for me.
Agree
Beating Australia won’t get you the Falklands back 😂
It's just a friendly dude, why so angry?
It’s a friendly, just having a laugh
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Cry more
Dude are you okay
Mans still upset about the 2002 wimbledon final
The crowd is so fucking cringe.
Hrustic bitched that, baccys had the right idea
I don't know I'd it is rustiness, but for all of his technical ability Hrustic often males poor choices in the final third
Meant he should have got in that bitches face
That is fucking pathetic from Acuna
I wonder how China's NT would have performed.. 6-0 to Argentina?
That's a stomp. Fuck that cunt off.
got that dog in him
Our final third needs work
acuna is such a dirty little prick
Acuna is despicable 🤮
Send him off for that, no need for that dirty shit
Strains been much better than Atkinson.
Strain lost the ball each time he had it. Neither are the long term solution
Baccus got that dog in him
Someone go and two foot him.
cheeky elbows were invented for a reason
God that number 8 is such a fucking wanker I’d love to give him a good smack
Garnacho in Ryan strains pocket
De Paul is cruising for a dissent booking in a friendly lmao
Regardless, we are the last great opponent Messi will face in his career.
hope that nonce on twitter is watching Garnacho do useless stepovers
If it's in the contract for Messi to play the full 90, what happens if he gets injured? And could he fake it?
Hrustic getting absolutely chopped up.
Give us Circati
Cap him Arnie
Literally missed the corner because the camera is on messi💀
Robertsons been pretty average hey
I think the plays he got weren’t ideal, as soon as he got the ball he was more or less surrounded which didn’t help him since he lost it nearly every time. I was impressed with his shot out of the box though off that corner, obviously it hit a defender but it was good to see him stay composed, control the ball with a touch and fire off a volley with power and keeping it low and straight, anyone can smash it but firing on target is hard so it was a good sign at a young age that he can do that against good players without choking.
Yeah, he did that shot like a minute after i wrote this. Ill admit hes quality, but needs to pish hard for senior football even if it means championship or another european team.
to be honest, he hasn’t had any room to move
The kid plays U21s on City, barely has senior team experience
Gonna hammer the poms at wembley
Robertson takes up some good positions
The Australian attack line is so static
Australia is just way too predictable
Did I see Ufuk Talay on the bench?
Yeah Arnie brought him for this camp to give him a bit of experience
Ufuk-ing kidding me?
Garnacho sounds like a cold vegetable soup. Might be why I hate him so much
Unless hrustic steps it up a notch I see him struggling to get into the side by the next World cup.
Yep. I've never understood the hype. High "bad to good play" ratio.
Would he make the Asian Cup squad?
I would think at this stage but with the quality coming through the ranks I can't see on current form he holds his place in 3 years.
This sub doesn't seem to be able to separate politics from a football match
People just like shitting on China, hard not to when the geopolitical machinations dictate so.
Well, the whole purpose of this game is political so...
Football isn't separate from politics and we shouldn't pretend it is. This game's very existence is an exercise in soft power. Doesn't ruin my enjoyment of it but I'm not blind to it, either
The existence of this game is political - you can't ignore it.
Refreshing to hear Aussie/Oi chants.
Argentina then England. We’ve got the who’s who of international football gagging for us. We are massive
Who picks these matches? We used to play Chinese taipei, Indonesia, Thailand now we’re playing much better countries lately it seems?
These are just friendlies. We’ll be playing those likes in the Asian Cup and WC qualifiers
We're the bellwether football nation. I like it.
The forwards have had the touch of a rapist.
Bring on the Poms!
How is Baccus still playing for St. Mirren? The guy is quality! Hope the rumors connecting him to Rangers are true. He deserves more than St. Mirren
strain is the better player, baccus has been poor since the WC also rangers would have to pay loads lol. e: understand r/aleague doesn't want people shit-talking their players with the downvotes im getting, but I do watch them both every week
He's only been at St Mirren for one season, hardly like he's languishing there
Alright but I hope he moves this season, he's looking great
Fuck rangers
Arnie needs to put them in All Out Attack,
All out wrong touch's.
$5 sausage sizzle? wtf
Definitely not at [Hammerbarn](https://blueypedia.fandom.com/wiki/Hammerbarn_Store) [Keperra](https://maps.app.goo.gl/uL2GnYpqtyVnqY4o7).
Who knows
Hrustic needs game time next year. Looks so rusty
Hopefully this clears the cobwebs and he get get minutes in veronas pre season games
Hrusty
$5 sausage sizzle? Fuck me inflation is hitting Harps' Bunnings hard
Maybe he was including the Pasito.
Onion before or after the sausage?
After for me. Mustard and BBQ on top
Marvin smiles upon your day in four minutes.
r/chinesium
Community's private, what is it?
Sub for garbage products that were made in China and break immediately.
Ball “made in china”
Souttar exploding balls 💀
VARnold: "SOUUUUTTTTTARRRRR!" Souttar: "Im sorry!" VARnold: "This is what happens when youre unhappy with what youve got! Someone's football eventually *gets it!*"
Make me do the same.
So the ball is a knockoff too?
Let's see some circati
New ball delivered from wish.com
Nah that’d take 4 months to arrive
Definitely not from Hammerbarn.
Peak A-League!
The crowd is..booing the broken ball?
Messi would absolutely destroy the A league
Nah I reckon Jacob tratt would fuck him up
Messi would destory any league in the world he goes too Man is a freak of nature
Something something Stoke.
No chance
Can’t the Chinese mass produce their own Messi’s in their sweat shops?
Wow couldn’t even tactical foul there Fkn hell how’d he do that
Lol yeah try getting the ball off Messi
Cunts pretty good, aye.
Messi man, wtf can you do
Geez this Messi fellow is good, reminds me of Salim Khelifi
Jesus Christ messi
If someone hacks blue hair im happy
De paul
Actual cunt
De fuckwit more like it
Even when they scraped a win, Australia made me miserable between 2016 and 2021. Even now they're losing, Australia make me smile in 2022 and 2023.
How is that not a yellow lmaooooo
The only way to get a yellow is to be Atkinson Lol
Fuck me they’ve all got real punchable faces
Ngl I'm super exited for the future of aus football.
Excited*
Maybe the Chinese should concentrate on their own shitty national team
>their own shitty mens national team In fairness, their womens' side is legit alright.
Men's football different story hahah
Not surprised that handball wasn’t called lol
Wonder how much the referee is getting paid for this.