FT thoughts:
- Poor first half, much better second half. The goal shows the value of having a running 10 in Connor Metcalfe, who had a good half overall off the back of a good game vs. Mexico.
- Like against Mexico, Australia - at least from minute 46 to 75 - were more composed on the ball in the second half than in the first.
- The chances that Cédric Itten was able to generate late in the 2nd half were a little bit concerning.
- Patrick Beach had a strong game. Souttar was also good and his ability to find line-breaking passes through the centre of the pitch is extremely valuable.
- Volpato, albeit with few touches and only 45 minutes of football, showed his quality and why he should start. He has more time on the ball than any other attacking midfielder in the team.
- Irankunda played with more composure in the second half. Who will start out of him, Metcalfe and Volpato will be very interesting.
- Burgess, Geria and Devlin did well. Burgess' pass for Yengi's goal was excellent and showed the value of having a left-footer playing on the left side of defence.
- Touré's ability to generate counter-attacking moments is invaluable. When he gets in behind in wide channels, there need to be forward runners supporting him by getting into the box.
Julio Enciso coming off injured (and in tears) after just 20 minutes. Being stretchered and taken out of the match. Doesn’t look good with a week before the opening game against the United States at the World Cup, but awaiting official word from the medical staff. 🇵🇾🤕
RAAAAA THE UPSET OF THE YEAR. CCU hand top of the table Mounties their 2nd loss of the season and their first points dropped at home. We now go 6 games unbeaten what a turn around from the lads
@NPLcasual CCM loaned Duarte to Heidelberg this season and Ngor last season. CCM and Heidelberg have some relationship tho so doubt we wld to other NPL clubs
🏆 ASEAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPEE CUP 2026/27 | DRAW RESULTS
The road to Southeast Asian club glory is officially set!
👀 Which clubs will advance to the knockout stage and challenge for the Shopee Cup 2026/27 title?
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🏆 Bigger & Bolder ⚽️
The ASEAN Club Championship #ShopeeCup is BACK for the 2026/27 season, and we’re officially EXPANDING!
We’ve leveled up from 14 teams in the last two editions to 16 elite clubs ready to battle for regional glory.
More teams = more drama, more rivalry, and more pure football magic.
Who are you backing to be the best team in ASEAN❓
#ASEANUtdFC
One of my favourite parts of the world cup is getting to talk to and answer questions my family, friends and colleagues have about football. Cant wait to ramble about Uzbekistan and Iraqs qualification to people
@NPLcasual The fact we are allowed in youth tournaments but not senior ones pisses me off. Reeks of insecurity, which is dumb considering the level of some nations in ASEAN.
Football Aus need to pressure them into atleast giving a reason as to why we arnt involved in senior tournaments.
@BigAl_81@AusChampionship Would love it to happen but if the format stayed the same (two groups, top 2 progress) an aus championship winner would get grouped 9/10 times