• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Socceroos legend believes Australia will pull off something 'quite extraordinary' against Denmark

Home> Football

Published 02:31 29 Nov 2022 GMT

Socceroos legend believes Australia will pull off something 'quite extraordinary' against Denmark

Robbie Slater believes Graham Arnold's men can secure their place in the Round of 16.

Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins

TAB
Sponsored by TAB

Socceroos legend Robbie Slater believes Australia are on the brink of doing something ‘quite extraordinary’ at the World Cup.

Graham Arnold’s men recorded Australia’s third-ever World Cup victory, and their first since 2010.

They now have the opportunity to secure their place in the Round of 16 for just the second time, and first since 2006 in Germany.

They go up against Denmark, a formidable force, but a beatable one.

They just need to secure a draw and hope that France do the job and overcome Tunisia so that the Socceroos can advance.

Advert

And while former Australian international Robbie Slater believes the Danes will be ‘a massive task’, he remains optimistic that this could be Australia’s chance to prove doubters wrong.

PA Images / Alamy

He told the Fox Football podcast: “I don’t know about you guys, I’ve just got this feeling that maybe we’re about to see something very special.”

Many Australian football fans may admit they weren’t overly optimistic coming into the tournament in Qatar.

Advert

But the Aussies have managed to get the nation behind them and feeling like this very much could be one of our best World Cup performances in years.

Slater said: “It was so unimaginable when you go back to that last game when we looked deflated against Saudi Arabia in the qualifiers, and Japan here at home – to think we’re on the cusp of something like this is quite extraordinary really, and a great story.”

Socceroos showed grit to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat to France.

Advert

They rebounded in impressive fashion to see out Tunisia 1-0, in a hard fought victory.

Denmark represents a tough challenge, with the European side currently ranked 10th in the world.

However, with a draw against Tunisia, and a loss against France, the Danes haven’t had the best of tournaments.

Slater said: “Denmark is a massive task. It’s a very, very difficult task when you look at the two teams.

Advert

“I’ve watched Denmark’s two games, Tunisia and France, and they were a bit unlucky in both.”

“Their structure, their passing is superb. (Mikkel) Damsgaard is a wonderful player. Their wingers are fast and direct, and (Christian) Eriksen is the conductor.”

Adding: “We’ve got to put it again in perspective.

“Denmark are a top ten-ranked team, they have wonderful players playing in the best leagues in Europe. They’ve got a certain Christian Eriksen who’s a magician.”

Advert

Socceroos went up against Denmark in 2018 with the result 1-1 draw on that occasion.

A similar result would all but secure Australia’s progression in the World Cup.

Featured Image Credit: UK Sports Pics Ltd / Alamy. Action Plus Sports Images / Alamy.

Topics: Football, Australia, Football World Cup, Qatar

Jayden Collins
Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins is a Journalist at SPORTbible. He has worked across multiple media platforms in areas such as sport, music, pop culture, entertainment and politics. He is part of the editorial team for LADbible Australia.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

7 hours ago
8 hours ago
10 hours ago
11 hours ago
  • GettyGetty
    7 hours ago

    Hugo Ekitike Reacts to Alexander Isak Arrival Amid Liverpool Fears

    Alexander Isak signed for Liverpool in a £130 million move, following on from the £69 million capture of Hugo Ekitike.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    8 hours ago

    FIFA Ban Ex-Man City Star From Playing After Deadline Day Disaster

    The Manchester City thought he had completed the move on deadline day but a mishap means he will not be able to play.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    10 hours ago

    Marc Guehi Ready For Drastic Response After Liverpool Transfer Collapse

    Marc Guehi's thoughts and feelings have emerged after his £35 million move to Liverpool collapsed at the final hurdle.

    Football
  • Getty ImagesGetty Images
    11 hours ago

    Rio Ferdinand Claims Arsenal Player Sent Him Private Message Over Criticism

    He hit back at Ferdinand with a passionate response.

    Football
  • Disgraced radio presenter taken off air after 'disgusting' comments about women's football as statement released
  • Ange Postecoglou goes on extraordinary rant explaining why Lucas Bergvall should NOT have been sent off against Liverpool
  • Socceroos legend Craig Foster calls for Australia to be given public holiday after World Cup win
  • Neymar tells Rivaldo to 'take it easy' after Brazil legend makes controversial 2002 World Cup comment on Instagram