Emotional Wright dedicates Australia win to mother-in-law
AL WAKRAH, Qatar :Australia defender Bailey Wright was grieving on Thursday, having learned after the Socceroos' 1-0 upset of Denmark at the World Cup that his mother-in-law had died.
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Emotional Wright dedicates Australia win to sick mother-in-law
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Australia defender Bailey Wright paid an emotional tribute to his wife and ill mother-in-law after their 1-0 upset of Denmark, having received difficult news while his team mates celebrated at the World Cup.
Socceroos bouncing after beating not-so-great Danes
Graham Arnold hailed Australia's "new golden generation" and urged Premier League clubs to sign star defender Harry Souttar after stunning Denmark to reach the World Cup last 16.
Australia's Souttar stands tall to repel the Danes
AL WAKRAH, Qatar: Australia may lack the attacking pedigree of their last side to reach the World Cup knockouts, but in Scottish-born centre back Harry Souttar they boast a one-man colossus in defence.
Proud Arnold hails Australia's new 'golden generation'
DOHA : Socceroos coach Graham Arnold believes the team that battled their way past Denmark and into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday have a case to be considered the new "golden generation" of Australian football.
Netherlands see off sorry Qatar to reach World Cup last 16
AL KHOR, Qatar: Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. The Netherlands, needing just a point to be sure of progressing, put one foot in the next round inside the first half-hour as Gakpo scored in a third straight group game. Frenkie de Jong added another in the 49th minute as the Dutch cruised through in a flat atmosphere at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Australia look to reignite spirit of 2006 in Denmark clash
DOHA : Australia are looking to spark something special in a country where football often takes a backseat by reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup via their final Group D match against Denmark on Wednesday.
Injured Boyle promoted to 'vibes manager' in Australia's World Cup squad
AL WAKRAH, Qatar: Martin Boyle's World Cup campaign cruelly ended even before the tournament started due to injury, but instead of relaxing on his couch back home, the Australian winger has been given a new role as the team's "official vibes manager".