The Socceroos title defence kicked off in the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain against Jordan in UAE.
Massimo Luongo – 5.5
Late tackle and poor pass early, caught in possession too many times. Should have been jumping to stop the free header for Jordan's opening goal. Poor performance. Subbed 72 minutes
Tom Rogic – 6.0
Too casual when in possession, needs to move the ball quicker. Dropping way too deep to collect the ball. Couple of efforts on goal in the second half.
Had a fantastic chance to equalise but not enough composure in front of goal. Was not at all at his best, looked off the pace and tired all game.
Mark Milligan – 7
Like some of his teammates, getting caught in possession but throughout the match he did work hard in the midfield and showed good defensive duties.
Robbie Kruse – 5.5
Kept quiet in the first half, poor control in the final third. No impact at all. Subbed on the 55th minute.
Jamie Maclaren – 7
Worked hard. One attempt on goal, but his header went over the cross-bar. Wasn’t getting the service he required. His late goal was disallowed for off-side. Overall, had a good game.
Awer Mabil – 7
Poor early touch, maybe nerves, but showed good endeavour and pace. Decent shot on goal.
Mixed bag when crossing the ball, some too short or too long. Another player guilty of getting caught in possession. Had a brilliant strike hit the upright, but felt he could off laid off a neat pass to Jamie McLaren instead
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Rhyan Grant- 6.5
On for Joshua Risdon in the second-half. Looked lively after coming on, getting forward well, trying to create space to give Australia more width, crossing the ball with purpose into the box. Showed good energy.
Chris Ikonomidis – 6
On for Robbie Kruse. Tried to make a difference when he came on, created space, looked lively.
Appeared rushed when trying to control the ball but he will learn from this experience in the national set-up
Jackson Irvine – 6
On for a poor Luongo. Garnered a free header but just didn’t have the control or direction to test the keeper. Another player who tried to change things when he came on the pitch.
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