Japan U17 just beat Iran 3-0. They are unstoppable ATM. Not just winning but a beautiful football to watch.

The Scicluna brothers that play for Wolves, have both been named in the u19 Malta squad. Not sure about Lucas, but Dylan has played for us previously - back in November. 

Japan U17 just beat South Korea 3-0 in the final of U17 Asian cup. They are simply above the rest of Asia.

Quarter Final: Japan 3-1 Australia
Semi Final: Japan 3-0 Iran

Yeah they were quality, but our defence gifted them the win. 

So this result continues the trend for Aus teams losing to the champion side.

Quite an remarkable stat actually. 

therefore, the bar had been set that long ago its not funny.

6 September2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Q

Australia

v

North Korea

showDushanbe, Tajikistan

9 September2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Q

Laos

v

Australia

showDushanbe, Tajikistan

12 September2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Q

Tajikistan

v

Australia

showDushanbe, Tajikistan

6 weeks to go and this is over an international break so I think Silvera would be good for this one. I'd say take some necessary veterans to Texas. I think we could forgo Bos for qualifying but he's got to be in the tournament proper.

Silvera is too old for the Olyroos unfortunately. This cohort of U23s is 2001-born or younger. 

Ah damn. I saw the birth year 2000 but failed to do the math. Well, spurs on a Roo call up I think.

With a few A League cubs having their squad gutted, there's a lot of good talent we saw for each young national team. Some of the U23 can take a leading role while the U20 should really be playing more and even the best U17 should be out there. I don't see the point in bringing shabby imports or playing local deadwood.

GK	Nicholas Bilokapic	8 September 2002 (age 20)	5	0	Peterborough United
	GK	Cameron Cook	16 August 2001 (age 22)	2	0	Perth Glory
	GK	Ethan Cox	7 January 2004 (age 19)	1	0	Adelaide United
	DF	Jordan Courtney-Perkins	6 November 2002 (age 20)	10	0	Raków Częstochowa
	DF	Joshua Rawlins	23 April 2004 (age 19)	8	0	FC Utrecht
	DF	Lucas Mauragis	4 September 2001 (age 21)	6	0	Newcastle Jets
	DF	Hosine Bility	10 May 2001 (age 22)	5	0	Mafra
	DF	Jacob Farrell	19 November 2002 (age 20)	5	0	Central Coast Mariners
	DF	Kai Trewin	18 May 2001 (age 22)	4	0	Brisbane Roar
	DF	Callum Talbot	26 February 2001 (age 22)	2	0	Melbourne City
	DF	Nectarios Triantis	11 May 2003 (age 20)	1	0	Sunderland
	MF	Louis D'Arrigo	23 September 2001 (age 21)	10	2	Adelaide United
	MF	Ryan Teague	24 January 2002 (age 21)	9	1	Famalicão
	MF	Patrick Yazbek	22 August 2002 (age 20)	8	0	Viking
	MF	Calem Nieuwenhof	17 February 2001 (age 22)	5	0	Heart of Midlothian
	MF	Jake Hollman	26 August 2001 (age 21)	2	1	Macarthur FC
	FW	Cameron Peupion	23 September 2002 (age 20)	12	0	Brighton & Hove Albion
	FW	Alou Kuol	5 July 2001 (age 22)	11	1	Central Coast Mariners
	FW	Lachlan Brook	8 February 2001 (age 22)	10	0	Western Sydney Wanderers
	FW	Noah Botic	11 January 2002 (age 21)	6	2	Western United
	FW	Nishan Velupillay	7 May 2001 (age 22)	5	2	Melbourne Victory
	FW	Marlee Francois	29 December 2002 (age 20)	4	1	Bristol City
	FW	Mohamed Toure	26 March 2004 (age 19)	0	0	Paris FC

Only got two qualifying games due to North Korea's withdrawal. Laos 6.9 and hosts Tajikistan 12.9.

It's annoying when these countries withdraw. North Korea seems to be a repeat offender. They should be suspended from future qualifying until they get they're shit sorted, would rather another minnow country get a chance instead.

Jacob Farrell has unfortunately had to withdraw from the Olyroos squad for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers due to groin tightness. With the travel and nature of the camp it was decided that he will sadly miss the trip.

https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/how-watch-subway-olyroos-afc-u23-asian-cup-qatar-2024-qualifiers

Nice. Olyroos games streamed on Youtube. First up vs Laos at 01:30 am Thursday AEST.

                        Cook
          Talbot Trewin JCP  Mauragis
                   Teague  D'Arrigo
                         Hollman
                 Brook  Botic    Vellupillay

Good 11 to get started. A certain best Australian manager ever lost to Laos. I believe there was a follow up tv interview. Just get the job done here. I like that this group got to experience the Toulon tournament together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOMeY3rJd6o

Vellupillay scores opener inside 2min

60 sec later it's 2:0 with swift ball movement and a cut back for Villupillay to slot from near the penalty spot.

7min. 3:0 D'Arrigo. Quick play down the left and the floor cross can see him slot it.

Twice now though we've turned it over at the back in build up. Cook just had to tip a very nicely played shot over the bar while the other time saw a quick Laos transition into space.

Brilliant free kick goal by Laos there. What a rocket. 3:1

3 goals in 6 minutes, thought it would be another america samoa!

Laos' goal was amazing. Free kick from nearly 40 yards

We needs to score as many goals just in case we lose against the host. There are no urgency but passing ball around and backwards. No one have ability to take on one on one. Frustrating football to watch in the first half by the lymroos.

7:1 win in the end. Need to be ready for hosts Tajikistan in 6 days. They play Laos before. Still some periods of the slow play on ball like in France.

it is our 3rd string team to be fair

Laos played with 10 men for over half an hour. Why don't just push forward with number to the box. Mostly pointless and predictable with too many passes. Ange modern football is how we should play.

Ugh just so typical. Mongolia took the lead against Saudi Arabia on 3 min only for Saudi to score on 87 and 100 to win.

Cruel on Laos as Tajikistan score twice in added time to win 2:1.

We play at 1:30am Wed

                 Bilokapic
Talbot Triantis Bility Mauragis 
             Teague Yazbek
                    Hollman
       Peupion Botic Vellupillay

https://www.youtube.com/live/L5ZZyUG-r7Q?si=c2ynil1_WvmNQD3k

Underway. This is where Australia played in qualifiers so it's the astroturf again I believe. Appears to be artificial grass.