Canada has another chance to test the Australian defence from a free kick – from just forward of the halfway mark of their attacking half. The delivery, though, frankly stinks. And the Socceroos will get a goal kick. Can they build a move that gets them into an attacking situation? There’s not been many of those yet for the visiting side, largely due to misplaced passes and poor ball security.
A raid down the right finds Jacob Italiano, and he goes down, clutching his face, alleging contact… and Richie Laryea, his opposite marker, yells at him while he’s down! No doubt alleging a dive, there. No action from the referee. Good call, again.
Canada 0-0 Australia, 10 minutes
