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The equation is simple for the Socceroos tonight when they take on Guam in the third of their 2013 East Asian Cup qualifying matches: score, and score many. We’ll have live scores and live streaming from 8.50pm AEDT.
Over the past 48 hours there have been some serious questions asked of Socceroos coach Holger Osieck following the 1-1 draw with DPR Korea, with the German’s conservative position at the selection table firmly in the spotlight.
The expectation going into the 2013 East Asian Cup qualification tournament was the Osieck would give some of Australia’s rising talent not yet ready for the senior team some experience in the green and gold.
Instead the likes of Tomas Rogic, Eli Babalj and Aaron Mooy all watched from the sidelines as their more experienced teammates were largely outplayed by the North Koreans.
The ageing bodies of Archie Thompson, Brett Emerton and Richard Garcia will need rest after two matches in three days so it is hoped that the younger brigade should see action tonight.
With DPR Korea handing out hidings to Guam and Chinese Taipei the chances of the Socceroos finishing atop the five-team group have slimmed, and they’ll need to likely win their last two matches by a combined total of at least 12 to qualify.
It will require a positive, attacking attitude from the beginning, something that might be easier in theory than in practice on the evidence of the team’s first two matches.
But ultimately, the result is only half-important. What should take precedence is the opportunity to examine Australia’s next generation and determine who might be ready to travel to Brazil in 18 months’ time should the team qualify.
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