World Cup: Tony Popovic wants his Socceroos to embrace the occasion, but play the moments
- 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.
Sources: ABC Australia