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
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:01 PM
Comment #201Canada played well but lacked a goalscorer.
Bit disappointed with Johnathon David tho got little service
good scoring record for Lille
SirRhosis
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:02 PM
Comment #202Thanks Raj, perfectly understandable
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #203Adamn
Sincerely hope all is well mate and your ok on football knowledge but family health is more important than crap on a football blog mate
Mort
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Comment #204I like Germanys kit
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:05 PM
Comment #205Was this not Johnathon David’s chance to shine on the big stage, for all the effort and good idea’s they didn’t quite have it up top.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Comment #206Final pass was lacking.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Comment #207Pug@193, easier than dealing with some people here.
Raj, sorry to hear that about Adam. He can at least rest assured that he isn’t me as someone suggested.
Coming Home – yes sure I am in cahoots with Raj, munster, dazzler and anyone else you care to name. I am of course a vegan, despite my random but true posts in response to eating dogs and various other meats.
The question I have is this coming home: why bother? You acuse people of all sorts but we were mostly talking about footy. Then you showed up with:
Nov 23, 2022 at 7:45 PM
Comment #112
Munster 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
THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Comment #208Wow, Cheese Bruce needs to listen to Herdman in how to speak like a respectable Geordie, proper accent that like yew kneew.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:08 PM
Comment #209Herdman is pretty cool!
Howay!
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:10 PM
Comment #210Taco
Glad you understand my hatred for bitchiness likes of you Raj,Munster and shorty
I’m just all about skeetball and piss taking
😆
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Comment #211Hatred of bitchness.
Cognitive dissonance.
🙂
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Comment #212Taco
Just so we understand one another
I read this blog with a clean slate every morning
And there’s a few of us who goes over the top
But it’s a clean slate for me every morning but you keep coming up as a bitch and a trouble maker every day
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:15 PM
Comment #213Dear Gawd 🙄
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:17 PM
Comment #214Obviously Raj is the biggest bitch of all every day every month but we can learn a lesson and avoid being like Raj
CLINT FLICK
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:19 PM
Comment #215After we beat England in Foxboro in 1993, I approached David Batty to switch jerseys. He said, “Well, I don’t want yours!” I responded, “I still want yours because I want something to wipe my ass with.” That made him laugh. “I fookin’ like that!” he said, and took his jersey off. That’s the way this matchup works. For Americans, this one’s always more than just a game.
US v england from an American perspective.
Funny!
😉
Mort
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:19 PM
Comment #216Coming Home,
The Taco Taker is no vegan. He ate a bat once upon a time then covid happened.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #217Coming Home,
Just so we understand one another…
Please re-read today’s posts then. Anyone can do that.
😉
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #218😆
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:21 PM
Comment #219Taco
You should seriously stop eating them bats
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Comment #220It’s good criac on this blog
But seriously Munster,Taco and little Dazzler are horrible posters like really who would have any respect for these mugs
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:26 PM
Comment #221Well I popped in for a bit of football chat but unfortunately there’s a couple of posters hell bent on making sure that doesn’t or can’t happen. I’m off to read my book and bid most of you goodnight 🙂
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:29 PM
Comment #222It is ok Raj, apparently we work together and it is my turn to deal with the total crap some people post.
For the sake of the blog though I personally will draw a line under this total bollox. Prepare to be ignored by me CH and Mort. You have shown all I need to know.
On footy related matters (to everyone) if NUFC could sign just one significant player in Jan who should it be? Is Maddison still the number 1 target for most?
Pottsclock
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:29 PM
Comment #223John Herdman from Consett, Co. Durham.
He did Consett proud and his team did Canada proud
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:30 PM
Comment #224Raj
Don’t go mate
What you reckon on wor Kual
Mort
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:31 PM
Comment #225Ronaldo
SIIIIIIIIIIIIUUUUUUUUUUU
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:33 PM
Comment #226Taco
Behave don’t class yourself as Raj
Raj has so much more experience than you
Raj knows how to generate conversation you know how to insult people
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:35 PM
Comment #227Pottsclock – he did indeed. Canada deserved a result overall.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:37 PM
Comment #228Ignorance is bliss.
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:39 PM
Comment #229Yeah I love most posters on here
But that taco tacs the piss
Ronway
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:46 PM
Comment #230Hopefully the opportunity has come for Callum Wilson to make his mark!
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-headlines-callum-wilson-25587556
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Comment #231I’m not sure if a few of my posts have been pulled but I just want too reiterate all my posts are 100% banta and I just love banta and football
Ronway
Nov 23, 2022 at 9:57 PM
Comment #232Some good comments from Garang Kuol following his cameo against France.
“You could see the level that they’re at, they’re 6ft 4in people who are as quick as me, so there was a big difference between me and some of those players.
“Only hard work will get me to that level. I think it was a good taste to see the level the players are at. Some play in the Premier League, some play in the Champions League, so it was good to get that taste of the level.”
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/garang-kuol-eyes-kylian-mbappe-25583761
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Comment #233TBH I’m not too bothered on the world Cup
I think France wins but who gives a fook
I’d be happy with morroco winning and Taco ending up in Jail too be honest
Ronway
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:07 PM
Comment #234There are plenty of good articles in the Evening Chronicle tonight, personally prefer to read the articles and associated comments on the Blog, but only when they stick to the subject matter ie. NUFC & Football.
Oh well, we can but hope!
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/quality-every-position-what-each-25329526
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:07 PM
Comment #235Infact aslong as Taco does porridge I don’t care who wins it
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:14 PM
Comment #236Ronway, it is part of his education and a good part. Pleased to see him get on. His interception, dribble, run and pass showed some quality.
What I noticed about Kuol in his time on the pitch was he found 5+ yards of space on the right again and again and he was looking for a ball into him. He wasn’t hiding away.
Can’t judge a kid on so few minutes especially given the circumstances but I concur with Bills assessment overall.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:17 PM
Comment #237Can I share a cell with Ronnie Barker?
🙂
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:18 PM
Comment #238Magic
I’m known as anything with a ball mate
But I’d beat the Taco kid 10-0 in pool or snooker or just being a good person who doesn’t try to judge or gang up on people
I can hold my head high and respect all except Dik moanster and Taco who are a disgrace to humanity
Ronway
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:21 PM
Comment #239TTT – #236
Absolutely!
He’s just 18 years old, the very fact that he is considered ready to come on during a World Cup match is testament to his potential ability.
He can only benefit and improve from the opportunity.
Win! Win! for NUFC.
🙂
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:33 PM
Comment #240Ronway, the key to Kuols development is for NUFC to find him a decent club in Europe who will play him regularly. I am sure NUFC have a plan for this.