SOCCEROOS SCORE WIN OVER INDIA AS EPL PRODIGY SHINES

A-League turned Socceroos and EPL prodigy Garang Kuol scored a wonderful goal to help the Young Socceroos beat India 4-1 and push his claims as a potential World Cup bolster. Wunderkind A-League to EPL prodigy Garang Kuol has scored a cracking goal for the Young Socceroos as he attempts to secure a spot in Australia’s World Cup squad for Qatar. The 18-year-old, who moves from the A-League to cashed-up EPL club Newcastle United in January, is currently in Kuwait for the Socceroos’ U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Kuol gave the Young Socceroos a 1-0 lead over India on Tuesday morning (AEDT) when he took possession and unleashed a brilliant finish from outside the box to send the ball flying into the top corner. The Young Socceroos won 4-1, with Sydney FC youngster Adrian Segecic and Melbourne City’s Max Caputo also finding the back of the net, while India conceded an own goal. Kuol, who didn’t score in Australia’s opening 4-1 win over Kuwait, will have another chance to impress when Australia finish their campaign on Friday morning AEDT against Iraq. Continue reading SOCCEROOS SCORE WIN OVER INDIA AS EPL PRODIGY SHINES

CELTIC SUFFER FIRST LEAGUE DEFEAT

Scottish champions Celtic suffered a rare defeat in the league after they were stunned by St. Mirren last weekend. Australia manager Ange Postecoglou had enjoyed a perfect to the new Scottish Premiership season at Celtic until the surprise loss to St. Mirren.

Former Australia national team boss Postecoglou is in his second season at Celtic and he won the league title in his first season at the club following the confirmation of his appointment last summer. The Australia manager was successful in his quest to wrestle the league title from Old Firm rivals Rangers last season. His target is to make it two successive league titles this season and this suffered a big setback with the defeat at the hands of St. Mirren. Continue reading CELTIC SUFFER FIRST LEAGUE DEFEAT

UCL: POSTECOGLOU SUFFERS DEFEAT ON DEBUT

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou suffereddefeat on his UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage debut following the 3-0 loss at home toholders Real Madrid. The former Australia national team boss managed Celtic in the Champions League group stage for the first time, but he was unable to prevent the team from suffering a big defeat after Real Madrid scored three second half goals.

Australia manager Postecoglou has done a very good job as the Celtic manager following his appointment last summer. He led them to the Scottish Premiership title last season thereby securing a place for the club in the group stage of the Champions League. With the help of the former Australia national team manager, Celtic are once again in the Champions League group stage. The Scottish champions are back at this stage of the competition for the first time in five seasons. Continue reading UCL: POSTECOGLOU SUFFERS DEFEAT ON DEBUT