World Cup: Tony Popovic wants his Socceroos to embrace the occasion, but play the moments
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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has watched his side mature since he took control nearly two years ago, but now they face the biggest test of their growth.
A World Cup knockout game against Egypt, in which victory would deliver something Australian soccer has never experienced.
But Popovic, who played in the 2006 World Cup side that broke out of the group stage for the first time, urged his players to stay grounded.
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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has watched his side mature since he took control nearly two years ago, but now they face the biggest test of their growth.
A World Cup knockout game against Egypt, in which victory would deliver something Australian soccer has never experienced.
But Popovic, who played in the 2006 World Cup side that broke out of the group stage for the first time, urged his players to stay grounded.