Thought I'd post it here and take in analytical observations of last nights game.

I was fortunate enough to have observe the Saudi's in training under Rijkard last week.

It was a session based on ball technique, small sided games, a tactical exercise in beating a flat back four with "killer Passes" "dummy runs" and Diagnal runs, finishing off with a restricted game.

The Saudi's early game was baed on 4-2-3-1 formation withe the Full backs pushing high and wide when in attack, the No. 12 being highly effective through out the game. The no. 14 acted as a screening or defensive midfielder.
You could see in the first half the Barcelona influence on playing style of the Saudi's.

The Australians lined up in a conventional 4-4-2 formation with North, Ogenovski, Neill, Spiranovic in defence.

I thought North struggled all night while Ogenovski and Neill in the first half looked shakey they stepped up in the second half having influential roles no doubt their experience is invaluble. But we can't afford to cop two goals at home in the next phase.
Spiranovic played Left Back he was up against the No. 12 who had speed and while Matt is solid centre back is for him.

Will post more soon have to get back to work.