Tag: Tony Popovic


  • Socceroos Suffer Back-to-Back Loss Under Popovic in Venezuela Friendly

    Socceroos Suffer Back-to-Back Loss Under Popovic in Venezuela Friendly

    Wobbly Start for Popovic Era Continues The Socceroos’ latest international friendly exposed continued teething problems for head coach Tony Popovic, as Australia fell 1-0 to Venezuela at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. An experimental lineup, designed to test depth and build cohesion, could not translate potential into results, marking a second straight defeat since Popovic…

  • Socceroos Lose Again as Popovic Era Opens Rocky Start

    Socceroos Lose Again as Popovic Era Opens Rocky Start

    Overview: A second defeat in a row under Popovic The Socceroos’ experimental lineup could not find its footing as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Venezuela in Houston. It marked back-to-back losses for Australia under Tony Popovic, reigniting questions about balance, squad selection, and tactical approach ahead of the team’s longer-term goals. The defining…

  • Socceroos Suffer Back-to-Back Defeats Under Popovic in Venezuela Friendly

    Socceroos Suffer Back-to-Back Defeats Under Popovic in Venezuela Friendly

    Back-to-back defeats for Socceroos under Popovic The Socceroos fell to a 1-0 defeat against Venezuela in an international friendly on the road, continuing a worrying start to Tony Popovic’s tenure as national-team coach. An experimental lineup, designed to test depth and build cohesion, produced a cautious performance that could not breach a resolute Venezuelan defense.…