OLYMPICS 2020 Tokyo Olympics

[Super Freak]

Ollyroos on the verge of a huge win against Argentina currently up 1-0 with just over 25 left.

They have never beaten a South American team at the Olympics and have only played a South American team twice which happens to be Argentina in 2004 & 2008 which they lost 1-0.

Hopefully they can hold on.

 

[Super Freak]

How could they **** that up?!

2-on-1 with the keeper. That pass was shit.

 

[BroncsFan]

Would've been a screamer if he got that, but looked like he could've released the left winger with no one in front of him

They basically had a 3v1 and then just the keeper to beat

 

[ningnangnong]

Not sure he should have passed it TBH.

Decent effort from distance there.

 

[Super Freak]

Would've been a screamer if he got that, but looked like he could've released the left winger with no one in front of him

Yeah, he took the wrong option there.

 

[Super Freak]

Australia getting a lot of chances here to create something here.

Hopefully they can close this one out.

 

[BroncsFan]

So what are the rules with soccer in the olympics.

They're like U23's or something, but there are limitations on how many professional players you can have isn't there??

 

[BroncsFan]

First touch from the sub!!

C'mon Aussies!!

 

[Super Freak]

THAT'S IT!

 

[Super Freak]

So what are the rules with soccer in the olympics.

They're like U23's or something, but there are limitations on how many professional players you can have isn't there??

I don't think there is provided they are within the age bracket. Teams are allowed to have a few over-age players.

However, because it's not recognized as a FIFA event, clubs are not obligated to release players.

 

[Super Freak]

Thought Watts should have released a pass there. Might have been 3-0.

 

[Xzei]

Gotta be honest i had to google what year it is...

 

[Super Freak]

**** I thought that was in watching it on TV.

 

[Super Freak]

Australia top of the group.

Huge win for them. That's going to give them a huge confidence boost.

 

[mrslong]

What’s the go with the soccer? Olyroos not Socceroos? Is it a Jr. comp? Is it always a Jr. comp?

 

[Super Freak]

What’s the go with the soccer? Olyroos not Socceroos? Is it a Jr. comp? Is it always a Jr. comp?

Olyroos is the U23's side. Arzani played for the Socceroos in the 2018 World Cup.

Pretty sure it's been U23's since '92.

 

[mrslong]

Olyroos is the U23's side. Arzani played for the Socceroos in the 2018 World Cup.

Pretty sure it's been U23's since '92.

Ah cool, I don’t know much about soccer. Beating Argentina is pretty good tho, I know that much haha

 

[Super Freak]

Also shoutout to the Matilda's beating New Zealand 2-1.

They take on Sweden next Saturday 6PM AEST.