Robert Grasso

Media Professional | 7 Weekend Sunrise | Former Head of Sport - SBS World News | NITV News | Fox Sports News | FNSW | SBS Sport | Media Pro since '96.

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@abdulrey_um A beautiful act of humanity. Respect ❤️

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This would have to be the biggest World Cup upset if Cabo Verde can pull it off. A nation of over 500,000 people on debut takes the defending World Cup champions and the so called GOAT into extra time in their Rd of 32 clash. Can’t script this. #caboverde

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Spot on from Zlatan. Herrington another member of the @Socceroos new Golden Generation. Some terrific tackles v Egypt. #socceroos

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Heartbreak for the @Socceroos Out on penalties. But what an amazing performance from this young team at this WC. The next Golden Generation without doubt. Bos, Irankunda, Beach, Metcalfe, Volpato, so many heroes. They will return. And return stronger. Have no doubt. #socceroos

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We’re going to penalties. Whatever happens, these young men have done a nation proud. @Socceroos #socceroos

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Balls of Steel call from Popa. With the game heading to a pen. shootout, Ryan comes on for Beach. This may well be a masterstroke call from the @Socceroos coach. #socceroos

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World class save right there. Beach has grown an extra foot this tournament. Top shelf. #socceroos

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Some of the calls of this referee have been highly questionable this match. Ignoring blatant tackles. Awarding ones that shouldn’t be fouls. Disappointing. #socceroos

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And there’s the equaliser. Own goal. Now we have a game. Let’s see how Egypt’s play acting and tackling works out now. Game on. #socceroos

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Still think the @Socceroos can turn this around. Was an excellent chip and goal for Ashour. Jordy Bos best on pitch for Australia. Would be a massive loss in 2nd half. #socceroos

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Is there a better sight than Jordy Bos in full flight? Volpato at distance. Great attacking intent from the @Socceroos early. Popa nailed the unchanged lineup. #socceroos

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Salah or not tomorrow morning, believe this young @Socceroos squad has what it takes to become the first to win a WC knockout game. Talent to burn. Well drilled. We called the 2006 side the golden generation. We may be witnessing a bigger chapter. Go well. #socceroos #egypt

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This France team insanely talented and stacked. Olise, Mbappe , Dembele. What firepower. 💥💥💥 In second gear in Rd 32 against Sweden and still making it look easy. What a message. #france

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Germany out. Netherlands out. Paraguay and Morocco through to Rd of 16. We’re witnessing a true shift. Incredible day. #fifaworldcup

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This result if it stays the same will give the @Socceroos enormous confidence heading into Saturday’s WC Rd 32 showdown with Egypt. Germany on the brink. Paraguay a side that does the defensive counter-attack very well. #fifaworldcup #paraguay #socceroos

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It was dour. It was tough. But it was enough. @Socceroos stifled by a well drilled Paraguay defence. A moment to appreciate Jordan Bos.Absolutely phenomenal down right flank. Beating players at will. Talent to burn. Popa always the pragmatist. On to the Round of 32. #socceroos

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Loving Jordan Bos forays down that right flank. Sharp and running with intent. #socceroos

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Socceroos with a very positive start. Paraguay doing a solid job breaking down our attack so far. Always with a foot in. Pushing off the ball an issue. From distance may be the only way through.. #socceroos

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Loving Popa’s line-up v Paraguay. Irankunda. Volpato. Metcalfe. No doubts regarding intent. All guns blazing. As it should be. Go well @Socceroos #socceroos #paraguay #fifaworldcup

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This Ecuador side has been a delight to watch. Biggest result in their WC history. Excellent vision. Through balls. Quick transitions. Pressing. Pace.What a result v Germany. Another example of how the old football superpower narrative is changing. #ecuador #germany #FIFAWorldCup