VANCOUVER ¨C Australia combined defensive discipline with clinical finishing to secure ?a 2-0 victory over Turkey at BC Place, upsetting their more fancied opponents as coach Tony Popovic praised his side¡¯s grit and organization.
Pre-match attention had centered on Turkey¡¯s Arda Guler, but it was Australia¡¯s youthful attack that made the difference.
Popovic¡¯s side ?set up to absorb pressure and break quickly, with Mohamed Toure ¡ª ?back from ?illness ¡ª leading the line alongside Nestory Irankunda.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.