Match Report
The CommBank Socceroos have finally been defeated for the first time under Head Coach Tony Popovic, falling 2-1 to World No.16 USA at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado.
Jordan Bos opened the scoring in the first half, but a brace for Haji Wright consigned Australia their first defeat in over a year.
The match was an important experience for the Socceroos ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™ that will hold the team in good stead.
Head Coach Tony Popovic made five changes from the side that defeated Canada earlier in the week. Maty Ryan returned to the starting eleven in goal and wore the captain’s armband in his 101st national team appearance. Jason Geria, Jordy Bos, Nicholas D’Agostino and Martin Boyle were the other players who came into the side.
The game started in a similar fashion to the one in Montreal on Saturday. The United States dominated possession, while Australia’s defence shut down any significant opportunities.
The Socceroos absorbed the pressure and struck first. Sheer determination from Jordy Bos saw him win the ball in the penalty area. He was able to drive through the USA defence - in trademark fashion - and finished well for his second international goal.
