Socceroos vs Egypt - 2026 World Cup R32 - Sat 4th of July 4am AEST

[JS96]

The goals in the Spain Belgium game show that deflections and spills lead to chances. We should've shot and crossed more against Egypt.

 

[JS96]

Interesting to see the view from the Volpato shot on 5min. The ball was off the ground when he hit it affecting the trajectory.

Irankunda was actually quite free with Behich also running on. A small nudge to Irankunda would've been interesting too.

In 85 Hrustic stupidly tried to shoot when Metcalfe made a good run in support. We have to pass the ball when the chance lights up but also shoot when it looks possible.

 

[HappyGuus]

In 85 Hrustic stupidly tried to shoot when Metcalfe made a good run in support. We have to pass the ball when the chance lights up but also shoot when it looks possible.

Probably on my own here, but I've never seen what others see in Hrustic at a national team level.

 

[Pub League Champion]

Probably on my own here, but I've never seen what others see in Hrustic at a national team level.

I’m with you. Would’ve preferred to see Younis have his minutes and hope he never plays for us again.

 

[verrelli]

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Probably on my own here, but I've never seen what others see in Hrustic at a national team level.

Definitely not on your own. I used to be a fan but I thought he offered absolutely zero when he came on in the world cup. The side was noticeably more impotent in attack whenever he replaced Volpato. Our depth off the bench was very lacking. I'd be happy if we moved on from him altogether. I don't think he is needed at all. Remarkable too that he didn't put up his hand for a penalty.

 

[JS96]

Probably on my own here, but I've never seen what others see in Hrustic at a national team level.

The guy is all talk and we risked one final chance and he still was ineffective. He was alright against Paraguay but the lack of urgency in his play slows is down even more.

 

[mkxx]

Every time Hrustic came on we play worse

 

[JS96]

Every time Hrustic came on we play worse

I don't think that's true for the Paraguay game. Hrustic came on and kept the channel working well.

There were a few moments against Egypt where Volapto was stupid on the ball and lost it. One was another stupid attempt at a heel flick and it went to no one when a standard touch would've sufficed. In the second half a simple ball from Souttar was overtouched with his trying a fancy first touch turn.

Volpato needs to get back to basics in simple moments and Hrustic needs to be moved on.

 

[booney52]

Probably on my own here, but I've never seen what others see in Hrustic at a national team level.

I thought he might be useful this WC but again disappointing as when he has the ball time seems to slow down and nothing happens.Velupillay likewise was a surprise call up -Younis,Silvera and Boyle could have done more.

 

[JS96]

I thought he might be useful this WC but again disappointing as when he has the ball time seems to slow down and nothing happens.Velupillay likewise was a surprise call up -Younis,Silvera and Boyle could have done more.

I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt but imagine having Silvera instead of Trewin and also Younis in ET.

 

[Quicky]

I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt but imagine having Silvera instead of Trewin and also Younis in ET.

Silvera was coming off injury. I suspect he wasn't fit and RWB is an awkward spot for him. I think he's a LWB option for Jordy. Borges-Rodrigues would have been interesting at RWB.

I wanted to see Bennie late at RF running at defenders, going wide or central. Sapsford was a RF in a front 3 for Dundee and offered something different too. Including goal scoring form. I was disappointed neither were selected.

I think Younis will have his time but it was too soon. It's a big leap from AL and he'd only strung together half a season of football and form.