For the primary time since 2006, the Socceroos have certified for the Round of 16 on the World Cup.
Graham Arnold’s facet secured a gritty 1-0 victory over world No. 10 Denmark to ebook a spot within the knockout levels and it took superhuman efforts from each participant throughout the board to get there.
Foxsports.com.au assesses EVERY Socceroo’s efficiency in Player Ratings!
Ryan stored a second World Cup clear sheet. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
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Mat Ryan – 9
Was stored busy all through the primary half as Denmark seemed to strike early, however stood tall to all the things thrown his method. The skipper was an assured and calm presence within the second half, properly killing the clock when he wanted to and made a number of essential saves. Now lays declare to having two clear sheets at a World Cup.
Milos Degenek – 8.5
Thrust into the beginning line-up, Degenek didn’t present an excessive amount of of an outlet going ahead however he didn’t should be. Had a lot to cope with on his flank within the first half-hour however did extraordinarily nicely. Provided a vital aerial presence when defending set items and gained a foul late on which purchased the Aussies treasured time.
Harry Souttar – 9.5
This man can nearly do no unsuitable. Headed clearances, perfectly-timed tackles, Souttar did all of it. Stoke City have to be rubbing their palms on the additional 0’s Souttar provides to his eventual switch price because of one more colossal efficiency for the Aussies.
Kye Rowles – 9
An assured presence alongside Souttar. Was calm within the face of fixed early strain and swatted away a number of Danish crosses. A particular enchancment on his Tunisia displaying.
Rowles was a rock on the again. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)Source: AFP
Aziz Behich – 8.5
Had a bushy second when he was booked contained in the opening jiffy, maybe barely harsh given how early it was. But he was filled with vitality up and down on the left flank and acquired into a number of harmful positions. One of his greatest video games in nationwide workforce colors.
Aaron Mooy – 8.5
This man’s vitality reserves are infinite. Covered nearly each blade of grass all through the sport and stored possession beneath severe strain by the Danes. Helped the Socceroos advance up the sector in transition and slowed it down when he wanted to. Did fade barely in the direction of the tip however that’s to be anticipated given the mountain of labor he’s acquired by in three video games.
Jackson Irvine – 8
Helped push the ball ahead and by no means stopped working in the direction of the tip. Had just a few unfastened passes early however turned it round proper when the Socceroos wanted it most, particularly within the second half. Made some nice driving runs to assist the Aussies rise up the park.
Riley McGree – 7.5
Had a shot blocked by a teammate within the first jiffy and had one other audacious try on objective comfortably saved by Kasper Schmeichel. Was made to work so much out of possession, however pressed properly and was proper alongside Leckie for his objective.
McGree had some early possibilities. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
Mat Leckie – 9.5
The man of the hour. Will go down in historical past as the person who put the Aussies into the knockout levels for the primary time in 2006 because of his unbelievable objective within the second half. Was out on his toes late within the recreation having run his socks off.
Craig Goodwin – 6.5
Was compelled to do loads of defensive work within the first half to assist out Behich, which means there was little offensive work coming from the Adelaide United winger. Was subbed at half-time however had nothing left to present as a result of loopy quantity of working he’d executed in all three video games thus far.
Mitchell Duke – 8
The sight of him sprinting and charging down opposition defenders is one thing to behold. Clocked up 10km, an exceptional quantity of labor as a striker. Didn’t get many clear-cut possibilities for himself, however an unbelievable efficiency nonetheless.
Keanu Baccus – 7
Came on for Goodwin and barely seemed misplaced. Made some essential tackles and supplied some wanted vitality into the workforce that was crying out for some.
Bailey Wright – 6.5
Came on for McGree within the 74th minute. Didn’t fairly put a foot unsuitable and supplied some stability on the again when it was wanted most.
Jamie Maclaren – 6
Entered the fray within the 82nd minute for Duke. Occupied some harmful areas to maintain the Danish backline on their toes however didn’t have a lot to work with offensively.
Ajdin Hrustic – N/A
Came on in 89th minute for Leckie, didn’t do an entire heap.
