Australia national under-23 soccer team
Nickname(s) | Olyroos | ||
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Association | Football Federation Australia | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | AFF (South-East Asia) | ||
Head coach | Josep Gombau | ||
Captain | Jonathan Aspropotamitis | ||
Top scorer | Mark Viduka (17) | ||
FIFA code | AUS | ||
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First international | |||
New Caledonia 2–1 Australia (Noumea, New Caledonia; 6 November 1967) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Australia 12–0 Vanuatu (Adelaide, Australia; 25 January 1996) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Australia 1–6 Poland (Barcelona, Spain; 5 August 1992) | |||
Summer Olympics | |||
Appearances | 5 (first in 1992) | ||
Best result | Fourth place (1992) | ||
AFC U-23 Championship | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2013) | ||
Best result | Quarter-finals (2013) |
The Australia national under-23 soccer team represents Australia in international under-23 soccer and at the Olympic Games. The team is controlled by the governing body for soccer in Australia, Football Federation Australia (FFA), which is currently a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the regional ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) since leaving the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in 2006. The team's official nickname is the Olyroos.
Australia's first two appearances in the Olympic Games saw the senior men's team participate, but in 1992 the eligibility was restricted to players under the age of 23, while in 1996, it was decided to allow teams to choose three over-age players in the final Olympic squads.
The team has represented Australia at the Olympic Games on five occasions, in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008. The team also represented Australia at the AFC U-22 Championship tournament in 2014 and has qualified for the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship.
History
Early years
The Australian national under-23 team made its international debut in 1967, when it took part in a triangular tournament against New Caledonia and New Zealand in Noumea. Australia lost its first game 2–1 on 6 November, and won its second 1–3 on 10 November, with Gary Manuel supplying goals in both games.[1] The team would next played almost eighth years later in 1974, in a tour of Indonesia, sponsored by the Australian Government. During the tour, Australia, coached by Eric Worthington, won all three match against the host nation.[2] It would then be another 16 years before the team competed in international competition of any kind.
In August 1990, Australia played a series of friendly matches in Europe under coach Eddie Thomson. The first against Switzerland ended in a 0–0 draw. The second match was played against the League of Ireland XI, and ended in a 2–2 draw, with goals from Gary Hasler and John Gibson. Australia's final match was lost 2–0 against Czechoslovakia.[3]
1992 Barcelona Olympics
Arguably Australia's most successful Olympic football tournament, the squad coached by Eddie Thomson contained just two overseas based players: KV Mechelen striker Zlatko Arambasic and Club Brugge midfielder Paul Okon, as the rest of the squad hailed from NSL clubs. The squad saw Mark Bosnich, John Filan, Tony Vidmar and Tony Popovic, and most importantly, Ned Zelic, who had virtually single-handedly gotten the Olyroos to Barcelona with a sensational double strike in the second leg play off against the much admired Dutch team, take part before commencing their successful careers in Europe.
Drawn with Mexico, Denmark and Ghana, the Olyroos would take on the Africans in Zaragoza in their first round fixture. An early goal on 12 minutes, a long range free kick by Mohammed Gargo set the tone for Ghana as they held onto that lead until the 83rd minute when it was extended to 2–0 by Kwame Ayew. Ayew grabbed another on 89 minutes before Tony Vidmar scored a consulation goal for Australia on 91 minutes to bring the score to 3–1.[4] John Filan was eventually dropped after this game after coming under heavy criticism for failing to put up a wall for Ghana's first goal, and the ever green Mark Bosnich was brought in, cementing his spot in the side for the Olympics.
Two days later in Barcelona, Zlatko Arambasic opened the scoring after 20 minutes as Australia lead Mexico 1–0 until the 63rd minute when Jorge Castañeda leveled the tie at 1–1, the game would finish this way which meant that Australia would need to win their last group stage game to proceed to the knock-out stages.[5]
The Olyroos finally put in a performance worthy of note as the entire team began to fire on all cylinders, winning 3–0 against Denmark to book a spot in the quarter-finals. The game saw one first half goal by John Markovski and two second half goals thanks to Damian Mori and Tony Vidmar.[6]
Australia and Ghana progressed to the knock-out stages where Australia were tied to play against Sweden in Barcelona. In front of 30, 000 spectators at the Camp Nou, John Markovski put Australia ahead after 30 minutes. A 53rd-minute strike by Shaun Murphy put the Olyroos 2–0 up until Patrik Andersson scored one back for Sweden on 62 minutes. The game stayed at 2–1 and the result sent the Olyroos to the semi-finals where they would face Poland.[7]
At the Camp Nou in front of 45,000 spectators, Poland struck on 27 minutes, taking the lead after a goal from Wojciech Kowalczyk. Australia, however, hit back on 35 minutes when Adelaide City striker Carl Veart equalised. Just before half time though, Mark Viduka lashed out at a Polish defender, earning himself a straight red card, and leaving the Australian's a man down against a Polish side who were technically gifted all over the park. Poland truly came to life in the second period, putting on a dazzling display of soccer and scoring five goals in the process, which saw a hat-trick from Andrzej Juskowiak and an own goal from Shaun Murphy, to take out the game at 6–1.[8]
In the Bronze Medal game, Australia would meet up with group stage outfit Ghana, who took the lead when Isaac Asare scored after 19 minutes and eventually winning the game 1–0, the result left the Olyroos to claim fourth spot at the tournament, as Spain would finish in first place after beating Poland 3–2.[9]
1996 Atlanta Olympics
Eddie Thomson took a young squad to the United States, which included Aurelio Vidmar and Steve Horvat as the overaged players, the squad was combined of 7 overseas players out of the 18 men squad. A young Mark Viduka was in his second year at Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia and Kevin Muscat had just signed with English Premier League club Crystal Palace. Drawn into Group B with European heavy weights Spain and France, as well as Saudi Arabia, the Olyroos would lose 2–0 to France in their opening clash thanks to goals from Robert Pires and Florian Maurice, as Australia's Danny Tiatto saw a red card just after 24 minutes.[10] A 2–1 win over Saudi Arabia earnt the Olyroos their first 3 points of the campaign. Peter Tsekenis scored after just 12 minutes before the Saudis were able to draw level through Mohammed Al Khilaiwi on 37 minutes. On 63 minutes Mark Viduka put Australia in front as Australia came out winners at 2–1.[11] After leading Spain 2–0 courtesy of two early goals from Aurelio Vidmar, Raúl González scored one on 40 minutes, Santiago Denia added after 86 minutes to level the tie. Shortly after, the deadlock was broken as Raúl netted on the 90th minute to seal victory for Spain. The result had eliminated Australia from tournament as Spain and France progressed to the knock-out stages.[12]
2000 Sydney Olympics
In a full-strength side, which included Stan Lazaridis, Josip Skoko and Mark Viduka as over aged players, under coach Raul Blanco the Olyroos were drawn against Italy, Nigeria and Honduras in Group A. In front of 93, 252 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia were defeated 1–0 by an Italian Andrea Pirlo goal after 81 minutes.[13] At the Sydney Football Stadium, Australia's second group stage fixture saw them down 2–0 against Nigeria after just 22 minutes. Two goals in the space of just four minutes from Hayden Foxe and Kasey Wehrman saw Australia draw level just before half time. The second half saw the expulsion of both Brett Emerton and Celestine Babayaro ten minutes after play had commenced. On 64 minutes, Victor Agali's goal was enough to see Nigeria take out the game at 3–2.[14] The result meant that Australia had been knocked out of the tournament with one match remaining. In Sydney, Honduras sealed a 2–1 victory after a brace by Cagliari striker David Suazo.[15] Hondouras would finish in third place, Nigeria and Italy finished in the top two positions whereas the hosts finished in bottom spot on 0 points, much to the disappointment of the local media and then-active Australian Soccer Association.
2004 Athens Olympics
Frank Farina took an 18-man squad which included Milwall's Tim Cahill, Osasuna's striker John Aloisi and Rangers' defender Craig Moore as over aged players. The squad proved to be good enough to reach the final itself, drawing 1–1 with Tunisia thanks to an Aloisi equaliser and beating Serbia and Montenegro in a 5–1 thrashing which saw a brace from Aloisi, Ahmad Elrich and a goal by Cahill.[16][17] Australia would lose 1–0 to Argentina when Andrés D'Alessandro scored after 9 minutes in their final group stage game as both teams went on to qualify for the knock out stages.[18] Australia would meet Iraq at the quarter-final stage where Emad Mohammed scored after 64 minutes, sending Iraq through to the semi-finals as they won the game 1–0.[19]
2008 Beijing Olympics
The Olyroos' first qualifying game for the 2008 Beijing Olympics was held on 7 February 2007, when Australia hosted Taiwan in Adelaide. Midfielder Kristian Sarkies became the first player to score a hat-trick for the Under-23's in the Asian competition and Australia won the home tie 11–0. They then travelled to Taipei and narrowly edged out the home side 1–0 in difficult conditions to advance to the second stage of the qualifications. In February 2007 the Olyroos played Iran in the first game of the second round, which resulted in a 0–0 draw. In the second game of the round, against Jordan in Adelaide, they drew 1–1. This result left Australia in second spot, four points behind leaders Saudi Arabia. Against Saudi Arabia, Australia won the first leg 2–0 and lost 2–1 in the second. In May 2007 they defeated Iran 3–1. Australia qualified for the third and final round of the Asian qualifications after beating Jordan 4–0 in their final game in June 2007. The Olyroos met Iraq, Korea DPR and Lebanon at the final round (August till November 2007). Australia started their campaign with a scoreless draw against Iraq in Doha. Then the Olyroos went on to win their home games against North Korea (1–0) and Lebanon (3–0). After another scoreless draw against Lebanon in Beirut, Australia was behind Iraq with both eight points but Iraq leading because of the better goal difference. The decisive match was held in Gosford on 17 November 2007 and saw the Olyroos emerging as 2–0 winners thanks to goal from Adrian Leijer and Mark Milligan. The following 1–1 draw against North Korea in Pyongyang sealed Australia's qualification for Beijing, as they finished as group winners with 12 points, one more than Iraq.
When the eventual tournament took place in August 2008, the Olyroos were drawn against Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire and Serbia where coach Graham Arnold had controversially left out overseas-based players Nathan Burns and Bruce Djite, which left half of the squad including domestic players. A hopeful squad looked upon by the public which included Nuremberg's Matthew Spiranovic and Gençlerbirliği's James Troisi, the experience of Archie Thompson and Jade North were included as the over aged players. Shanghai was the venue of Australia's first group stage clash against Serbia, which saw them go in front after 69 minutes thanks to a Ruben Zadkovich goal. Slobodan Rajković however leveled the scores after 78 minutes to end the game at 1–1.[20] Australia's second game was against Argentina, who had beaten Ivory Coast 2–1 in their opening clash. The Olyroos held the Albiceleste at 0–0 until Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi latched on to a cross to score after 76 minutes. The full strength Argentina side, a team that included Roman Riquelme, Sergio Agüero and Lionel Messi, took out the game at 1–0 which left Australia in a must-win situation against the Ivory Coast.[21] An 81st minute Salomon Kalou strike gave Côte d'Ivoire a 1–0 victory knocking Australia out of the tournament.[22]
2012 London Olympics
Under coach Aurelio Vidmar, Australia commenced their qualification for the 2012 London Olympic soccer tournament in the second round of qualification where they faced Yemen in a two-game series, the first on 19 June 2011 at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford and the second on 23 June at Newcastle International Sports Centre in Newcastle. Australia won 7–0 on aggregate and progressed to the next stage. For the third round of the qualifiers Australia was drawn into Group B with Iraq, Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates, with the group's fixtures commencing in September 2011 and concluding in March 2012. Australia's attempt to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games failed, with the team finishing last in their group, with four draws and two losses. All four draws were nil-all and Australia failed to score in all six games.[23]
2013 AFC U-22 Championship
In July 2012 the Olyroos travelled to Pekanbaru, Indonesia for the qualification round to participate in the inaugural 2013 AFC U-22 Championship. Wins over Indonesia, Macau and Timor-Leste, a draw with Singapore and a heavy loss to Japan left Australia in second place in the group. This was enough to qualify to the final tournament which was hosted by Oman in January 2014. Despite a 4–0 loss to Japan in the group stage, Australia still managed to top their group, but were eliminated in the quarter final after a 2–1 loss to Saudi Arabia.
2016 AFC U-23 Championship
The 2016 AFC U-23 Championship final tournament was held in Qatar from 12–30 January 2016. Australia qualified for the tournament by winning all three group matches in the qualification stage in Taiwan in March 2015. The Olyroos recorded comprehensive victories; 6–0 against Hong Kong with Jamie Maclaren scoring three; 4–0 against the hosts Chinese Taipei and 5–1 over Myanmar where Andrew Hoole scored a hatrick.
The 2016 AFC U-23 Championship doubled as the qualifying tournament for the 2016 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Rio de Janeiro. Australia were eliminated from the championship in the group stage. A 1–0 loss to United Arab Emirates followed by a 2–0 win over Vietnam meant that Australia needed to defeat Jordan in the final group match. A nil-all draw resulted in the elimination for Australia from the tournament and hence failure to qualify for the Olympics for the second consecutive time.
2018 AFC U-23 Championship
Australia qualified for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship final tournament in China in January 2018, after wins in the Qualifying Event against Brunei, Singapore and Myanmar.[24]
Coaching staff
Position | Name |
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Head coach | Josep Gombau |
Assistant coach | TBD |
Goalkeeping coach | John Crawley |
Players
Current squad
The following players have been called up for 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification on 19–23 July 2017.[25]
Caps and goals correct as of 23 July 2017.
# | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Izzo, PaulPaul Izzo | 6 January 1995 | 2 | 0 | Adelaide United |
12 | GK | Nizic, DanijelDanijel Nizic | 15 March 1995 | 1 | 0 | Morecambe |
18 | GK | Glover, ThomasThomas Glover | 14 December 1997 | 1 | 0 | Central Coast Mariners |
2 | DF | Cowburn, NickNick Cowburn | 7 March 1995 | 2 | 0 | Newcastle Jets |
3 | DF | Jackson, LachlanLachlan Jackson | 12 March 1995 | 2 | 0 | Newcastle Jets |
4 | DF | Aspropotamitis, JonathanJonathan Aspropotamitis | 7 June 1996 | 3 | 1 | Western Sydney Wanderers |
20 | DF | Deng, ThomasThomas Deng | 20 March 1997 | 2 | 0 | Melbourne Victory |
21 | DF | Tongyik, RuonRuon Tongyik | 28 December 1996 | 1 | 0 | Melbourne City |
22 | DF | Nigro, StefanStefan Nigro | 10 August 1996 | 2 | 0 | Melbourne Victory |
5 | MF | Arzani, DanielDaniel Arzani | 4 January 1999 | 1 | 0 | Melbourne City |
6 | MF | Caletti, JoeJoe Caletti | 14 September 1998 | 2 | 0 | Brisbane Roar |
8 | MF | Mauk, StefanStefan Mauk | 22 October 1995 | 11 | 1 | Melbourne City |
10 | MF | Clut, DevanteDevante Clut | 16 October 1995 | 2 | 1 | Newcastle Jets |
14 | MF | McGree, RileyRiley McGree | 2 November 1998 | 2 | 1 | Club Brugge |
15 | MF | Baccus, KeanuKeanu Baccus | 7 June 1998 | 2 | 0 | Western Sydney Wanderers |
17 | MF | Wilson, BrandonBrandon Wilson | 28 January 1997 | 1 | 0 | Perth Glory |
19 | MF | O'Doherty, JordanJordan O'Doherty | 14 October 1997 | 2 | 0 | Adelaide United |
7 | FW | Buhagiar, TrentTrent Buhagiar | 27 February 1998 | 2 | 0 | Central Coast Mariners |
9 | FW | Popovic, MilislavMilislav Popovic | 6 March 1997 | 3 | 2 | Eintracht Braunschweig |
11 | FW | Kamau, BruceBruce Kamau | 28 March 1995 | 3 | 1 | Melbourne City |
13 | FW | Blackwood, GeorgeGeorge Blackwood | 6 April 1997 | 4 | 3 | Adelaide United |
16 | FW | Sotirio, JaushuaJaushua Sotirio | 11 October 1995 | 6 | 3 | Western Sydney Wanderers |
23 | FW | Scott, LachlanLachlan Scott | 15 April 1997 | 1 | 0 | Western Sydney Wanderers |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up within the last 12 months and remain eligible for selection.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Holmes, JordanJordan Holmes | 8 May 1997 | 0 | 0 | Bournemouth | Training camp, 14–19 May 2017 |
GK | Margush, DanielDaniel Margush | 28 November 1997 | 0 | 0 | Adelaide United | Training camp, 14–19 May 2017 |
GK | Maynard-Brewer, AshleyAshley Maynard-Brewer | 25 June 1999 | 0 | 0 | Charlton Athletic | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
GK | Thurtell, JordanJordan Thurtell | 8 July 1996 | 0 | 0 | Perth Glory | Training camp, 30 January–1 February 2017 |
DF | Galloway, ScottScott Galloway | 25 April 1995 | 13 | 0 | Wellington Phoenix | 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualificationPRE |
DF | Warland, BenBen Warland | 4 September 1996 | 0 | 0 | Adelaide United | 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualificationPRE |
DF | Garuccio, BenBen Garuccio | 15 June 1995 | 0 | 0 | Adelaide United | Training camp, 14–19 May 2017 |
DF | Burgess, CameronCameron Burgess | 21 October 1995 | 7 | 0 | Scunthorpe United | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
DF | Ouzounidis, ConCon Ouzounidis | 8 October 1999 | 0 | 0 | Everton | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
DF | Gersbach, AlexAlex Gersbach | 8 May 1997 | 3 | 0 | Rosenborg | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
DF | Rowles, KyeKye Rowles | 24 June 1998 | 0 | 0 | Central Coast Mariners | Training camp, 30 January–1 February 2017 |
MF | Rose, LiamLiam Rose | 7 April 1997 | 0 | 0 | Central Coast Mariners | 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualificationPRE |
MF | Berry, AdamAdam Berry | 20 February 1997 | 0 | 0 | Central Coast Mariners | Training camp, 14–19 May 2017 |
MF | Prinsen, ThomasThomas Prinsen | 1 May 1999 | 0 | 0 | PEC Zwolle | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Armenakas, PanosPanos Armenakas | 5 August 1998 | 0 | 0 | Tubize | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Brimmer, JakeJake Brimmer | 3 April 1998 | 0 | 0 | Perth Glory | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Laws, JoshJosh Laws | 26 February 1998 | 0 | 0 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | O'Neill, AidenAiden O'Neill | 4 July 1998 | 0 | 0 | Burnley | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Kalik, AnthonyAnthony Kalik | 5 November 1997 | 0 | 0 | Hajduk Split | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Ikonomidis, ChrisChris Ikonomidis | 4 May 1995 | 6 | 0 | Lazio | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Hrustic, AjdinAjdin Hrustic | 5 July 1996 | 0 | 0 | Groningen | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Lyden, JordanJordan Lyden | 30 January 1996 | 0 | 0 | Aston Villa | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
MF | Youlley, LiamLiam Youlley | 20 February 1997 | 0 | 0 | Maritzburg United | Training camp, 30 January–1 February 2017 |
FW | Mabil, AwerAwer Mabil | 15 September 1995 | 6 | 0 | Paços de Ferreira | 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualificationPRE |
FW | Borrello, BrandonBrandon Borrello | 25 July 1995 | 3 | 0 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Training camp, 14–19 May 2017 |
FW | Juric, DeniDeni Juric | 3 September 1997 | 0 | 0 | Hajduk Split | Training camp, 20–28 March 2017 |
FW | Majok, AbrahamAbraham Majok | 13 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Training camp, 30 January–1 February 2017 |
FW | Shabow, MarioMario Shabow | 5 May 1998 | 0 | 0 | Newcastle Jets | Training camp, 30 January–1 February 2017 |
- PRE Preliminary squad.
Recent results and fixtures
24 March 2017 Friendly | Australia | 1–1 | Austria | Murcia, Spain |
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54' | Source | Grbić 85' | Stadium: Pinatar Arena |
27 March 2017 Friendly | Australia | 0–2 | Finland | Murcia, Spain |
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18:00 (UTC+1) | Source | Savolainen 48', 82' | Stadium: Pinatar Arena Referee: Rafael Sánchez López (Spain) |
19 July 2017 2018 AFC U-23 Championship Q | Australia | 2–0 | Brunei | Yangon, Myanmar |
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15:00 MMT | Report | Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Yudai Yamamoto (Japan) |
21 July 2017 2018 AFC U-23 Championship Q | Singapore | 0–7 | Australia | Yangon, Myanmar |
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15:00 MMT | Report | Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium Attendance: 750 Referee: Ammar Mahfoodh (Bahrain) |
23 July 2017 2018 AFC U-23 Championship Q | Myanmar | 0–3 | Australia | Yangon, Myanmar |
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18:00 MMT | Report |
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Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium Attendance: 30,000 Referee: Ammar Mahfoodh (Bahrain) |
Competitive record
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