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Socceroos Coach ‘Just Happy’ as Young Side Fights Back Against World No.19
Popovic said the 1-1 draw gave Australia a chance to test new combinations, with two debutants and seven changes to the side.
- On Sunday, the Socceroos drew 1-1 against Switzerland at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, treating the friendly as tactical preparation for their World Cup opener against Turkey.
- Coach Tony Popovic fielded his youngest lineup ever, averaging 24.6 years old, making seven changes from the side that lost to Mexico last week to expose inexperienced players to top-level competition.
- Switzerland forward Dan Ndoye scored in the 14th minute, while Tete Yengi equalized with a 56th-minute tap-in as goalkeeper Patrick Beach and defender Harry Souttar prevented further damage.
- Popovic described the match as an 'exercise' in preparation, emphasizing that playing against top-class opponents captained by Granit Xhaka is essential for developing maturity in his squad.
- Both teams treated the friendly as a dry run for upcoming World Cup fixtures, with the Socceroos preparing to face the United States in their second tournament match while building experience for the Turkey opener.
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Yengi scores for Australia in Socceroos friendly
The Socceroos have scored on Switzerland ahead of the World Cup, thanks to Tete Yengi.
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Popovic says Australia can 'punch above weight' after Swiss draw - Soccer America
Australia coach Tony Popovic said he was confident his side could "punch above our weight" at the World Cup after a battling 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Saturday. The post Popovic says Australia can ‘punch above weight’ after Swiss draw appeared first on Soccer America.
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