Garang Kuol made his World Cup debut in Australia’s 4-1 defeat against France last night. The 18-year-old came on for lone Aussie goalscorer Craig Goodwin in the 73rd minute.
The appearance was Kuol’s 2nd cap for the Socceroos. He made his debut against Chris Wood and New Zealand during the September international break. In entering the match last night, Kuol became the 9th youngest player in World Cup history.
France’s dominance after Australia took the early lead continued after Kuol’s entrance. France were pushing for more goals which meant little joy for the teenager up front with few touches.
After the match, Kuol spoke to CodeSports about his experience. The Shields Gazette has published the following from the young attacker.
“To see six-foot-four people as quick as me just shows the big difference between me and some of those players. Only hard work is going to mean making it to that level. Good to get that taste.
“It felt pretty long chasing France around! When I came on I was just excited to show what I can do. I think it’s something I need to look at with the coaches to see how I can get on the ball more.”
Next up for the Aussies is Tunisia, who battled Denmark to a scoreless draw yesterday. Hopefully, Garang will get another opportunity to shine this Saturday. While his debut was frustrating, it’ll be a valuable learning experience.
Kuol was also asked about his pending move to Newcastle United in January. He revealed that he continues to receive a lot of support from the Toon army. He even stated that he wears black and white shoes in support of his future club.
Australia forward Garang Kuol to @TheAthleticFC on joining Newcastle:
“I’ve been reading a lot of messages, a lot of support, people saying “Welcome to the Toon” and stuff. I’ll just send them a photo of these shoes!”https://t.co/E1adIoMpRR#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 #AUS #NUFC pic.twitter.com/APsGcqsQWP
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) November 23, 2022
It also looks like Harry Kane’s scan on his ankle has shown no damage according to multiple reports. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford also revealed that Kane took part in today’s session ahead of Friday’s match against the USA.
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308 comments so far
Wor B
Nov 23, 2022 at 6:55 PM
Comment #81Couple of empty seats by the corner flag.
Mort
Nov 23, 2022 at 6:57 PM
Comment #82Some empty seats in my kitchen.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 6:58 PM
Comment #83Already counted and this stadium is pretty full currently. Will check again at half time and towards the end.
🙂
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 6:59 PM
Comment #84Is that cos no one wants to come round Mort?
🙂
Wor B
Nov 23, 2022 at 6:59 PM
Comment #85Midget Belgian strikers v Canada
Where’s our Canadian honey badger fan?
jane
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:03 PM
Comment #86changed his name to The Bard.
Mort
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:04 PM
Comment #87Taco Taker it’s reserved for when Ronaldo comes over for dinner with his agent to ask me if I would be happy if he joined Newcastle. I’ll tell him Taco Taker wants him to join aswell 😉
Mort
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:06 PM
Comment #88Yesterday when Taco Taker said he missed a France goal because he had to pause his TV was a lie. It’s because the neighbours window he was peeking through drew their curtains shut so Taco Taker had to find another neighbours window to peek through.
Mort
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:07 PM
Comment #89The Taco Taker change your name to The Window Peeker
jane
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Comment #90poor pen
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Comment #91Handball…goalbound!
Munster Mag
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Comment #92I see my fellow Munster man Roy Keane is winding up the English fans about Grealish and Rice who played for us. 🙂
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Comment #93Left footer!!!
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Comment #94Canada all over Belgium right now.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Comment #95Gotta make it count!
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:18 PM
Comment #96Shoulda been a second pen…not offside, it was a backpass.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #97Herdman been watching the Toon?
Scythe
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Comment #98Is the WC Fantasy website down for anyone else? Can’t log in at all!
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:32 PM
Comment #99Giving Canada zero credit here!
The better team.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:33 PM
Comment #100Works fine for me Scythe, just checked. Got my points for Courtois penalty save too!
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Comment #101To be fair Clint they did say they have been the better side and should be ahead.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:35 PM
Comment #102Taco
Just…as i wrote that, only!
😉
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:37 PM
Comment #103Fair enough mate
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:37 PM
Comment #104They’re mostly saying what’s bad about Belgium…tbh.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:38 PM
Comment #105Canada have been really good.
Belgium may come good…plenty of time.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:39 PM
Comment #106Scythe methinks you were goading us to log in so we see who is top of the league!
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:39 PM
Comment #107That’s a pen!
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM
Comment #108Omg!
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM
Comment #109Yeah Canada kind of need to take advantage of their dominance.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Comment #110Taco
Wow!
They’ve been great!
Deserve a lead.
Bad pen miss!!!
lochinvar
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Comment #111Davies of Canada had his penalty shot saved.
He’s another left footer.
Similar to our Cup game misses and those of a few others
Just seems to happen that left footers are more predictable for the goalie to defend and less reliable when it comes to scoring
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:45 PM
Comment #112Munster asking what’s happened to Mund and Fenham
😆
Maybe you and your thick head has happened to them
With the help of Raj the dutchy and that tw@t Taco and little dazzler
Bunch of cnuts
That’s what’s happened
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:49 PM
Comment #113I have been nice to Fenham recently. I drew a line under our past disagreements. Did you miss that coming home?
That is what irritates me about you, you make statements about me that you consistently fail to back up.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:49 PM
Comment #114I see BBC have withdrawn from Sky. Well, will not be watching them then. Another nail in their coffin.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:50 PM
Comment #115I note you haven’t asked where Adam and others are, feel free to assume that is my fault too.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Comment #116Man, that blows!
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Comment #117Taco
Your a disgrace
And we know you are Adamn
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Comment #118Canada with the Geordie press!
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Comment #119Wow Pug is that true? Completely off Sky?
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Comment #120It is “you’re” a disgrace and you failed to back up those words last time too.
😉