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[otto62]

Our scrambling defence has been good. But France are squeezing us back with incredible quality and pace. 1-1.

[Interloper]

Graham Arnold influence really came out in that one. What was the actual plan there even if there were no skill errors?

[otto62]

It’s just the quality of player we’re up against. Can’t fault our players. They’re playing at their capacity.

Mind you, poor choice by Atkinson dwelling on the ball.

[otto62]

Wow. Great move. Nice dink by McGree and good header, unlucky to hit the outside of the post instead of the inside.

[otto62]

Lucky to be only 2-1 down at half time. France have butchered at least 3 great chances, blazing over from just metres out with just the keeper to beat.

Having said that. While it stays 2-1 we’re not being disgraced.

[otto62]

Craig Goodwin … World Cup goal scorer!
Incredible.

We need a good second half and a load of luck. The French are feeling so comfortable, smiling when they miss a goal.

[sevengoals]

France 2-1 Australia
Half Time.

We're still in this.

[bpowell454]

I think we just sat a bit too deep after the first goal. Invited a bit of pressure on the defender's. France were always going to get back into the game. Hopefully we can come out strong in the second again.

[otto62]

France comfortable so far. Creating chances at will.

[otto62]

Behich clears off the line. But it just delays the inevitable. Mbappe scores. 3-1.

[otto62]

This has just got ugly. Mbappe just burns us for pace again.

[blahblah]

Atkinson been owned all night

[otto62]

Atkinson been owned all night

Can’t really blame Atkinson. Overachieving just to be on the same pitch as Mbappe.

[otto62]

Full time 4-1. Disappointing for us. We did well first 15, but after that France just completely outclassed us.

[Interloper]

Hope this was worth wasting the 7 years since the Asia cup win