Thought it was a pretty timid first half from Aussie tbh. Saudi look the more slick of the two, but have hardly created much for the Aussies to be worried about until that final few moments of the half.
Saudi clearly trying to sucker the socceroos in to over commiting on the press, looking to break the line into midfield, have their midfield players turn and run with their forward/wide players springing forward with speed in behind.
Nothing really clear cut, but I would have laughed had the Saudi's conceded after having an attacking free kick which they inexplicably played back towards their goal, only to turn the ball over deep in their half. Ultimately Hrustic hitting a limp effort from a promising position though.
Saudi clearly trying to sucker the socceroos in to over commiting on the press, looking to break the line into midfield, have their midfield players turn and run with their forward/wide players springing forward with speed in behind.
Nothing really clear cut, but I would have laughed had the Saudi's conceded after having an attacking free kick which they inexplicably played back towards their goal, only to turn the ball over deep in their half. Ultimately Hrustic hitting a limp effort from a promising position though.