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
Mister Tuff
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Comment #241Big Bitch what is your book – Noddy and Big Ears.
Ronway
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:35 PM
Comment #242James Milner has revealed that he loved his time at Newcastle United – even if the club did not ‘strongly’ want to keep him.
Some good sensible comments from James Milner surrounding his time with Newcastle.
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-james-milner-embarrassing-bid-25577458
Ronway
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:36 PM
Comment #243There are just “too” many to contend with at this time of night!
🙂
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:37 PM
Comment #244Fenham might not agree with me and rightly so but I quite like ZG and he has slated me in the past but he is good criac and calls a spade a spade but he doesn’t quite understand Fenham for some reason and I bet my bottom dollar them 2 would get on in the real world
I lived in leam Lane in the 90’s and I bet I know his family but anyway the kid is good criac but he needs to understand Fenham who is a good hearted kid and just got a bad rep on here for standing up for posters getting shit from the handbag crew
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Comment #245As an aside it is interesting that Lpool and Man U owners are looking to sell up. They understand mathematics. Before NUFCs amazing recent rise it was 4 from 6 into likely CL spots. Now it is 4 from 7 and they don’t like their odds.
Technically they should be the 2 best placed clubs to not worry about us should they not?
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:49 PM
Comment #246As another random thought – would some investors in Man Utd or Lpool be put off by what happened with Chelsea and Abramovich?
lochinvar
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:51 PM
Comment #247ManU and the Scousers in a dog fight for Chinese or Faemr Eastern investment is hilarious. No room for both .
Both two club cities with grotty stadiums
One in the shadow of City the other in the shadow of the new Everton bowl
No American style closed shop Euro franchise to bail them out
Cut and run Yankee owners
They’re in decline and know it.
Brand life cycles are similar
Like Ratners, Woolworths or Cadbury chocolate, both are somehow tacky and unappealing.
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:51 PM
Comment #248Taco
No chance anyone interested in buying Manure would be doing it for a reason and 1 reason only
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 10:57 PM
Comment #249Taco
Although I slag you off as a bitch I’m still prepared to communicate with you
I always start the day off on an even keel
And Although I think very low of you I can still communicate with you
Munster Mag
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:08 PM
Comment #250You start the day on an even keel?
Pity you don’t stay that way.
And all your insults, that’s what you call banter?
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:12 PM
Comment #251Munster
Sorry mate I’m not at all happy knowing you mate
Most on here are good folk but unfortunately your a twunt
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:16 PM
Comment #252Munster
I have to be honest
I actually hate you but I actually like others I argue with just you are a horrible person in my view
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:16 PM
Comment #253CH why should I bother? The communication is one way now after this post. You say you reset every day but you don’t. You make claims you cannot back up. But it is just Banta when you say it is.
Your last post (amongst many others) says it all. This is my last reply to you..
You wonder if some of your posts were removed. Why? I am sure not one of mine would be.
You have a low opinion of me, the feeling is mutual.
Goodnight.
Munster Mag
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:18 PM
Comment #254You on the sauce again?
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:18 PM
Comment #255Taco
I think your a low life shit but hey that’s my opinion
I actually think your a little better person than Munster
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:23 PM
Comment #256And before Raj pops up well Raj is Raj and a bigger bitch than most but a slightly better person than Taco and Munster
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:26 PM
Comment #257Loch@247 – very good points. I will be very interested to see how that all pans out.
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:27 PM
Comment #258And yeah ok I’m 1 of the biggest tossers on the blog I agree
But I’m not bitchy like Raj,TacoAnd the biggest bitch of all Munster
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:31 PM
Comment #259Goodnight people
jane
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:32 PM
Comment #260tosser
Munster Mag
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:34 PM
Comment #261Go to bed CH, you’re just ranting and making yourself look a little silly.
Come back when you want to talk about football life and the universe in general, rather than shouting abuse at people.
Good man, maybe you can start tomorrow on an even keel, as you said?
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:37 PM
Comment #262Munster
The thing is even people who hate me on here probably agree with me that your the biggest tossa on here
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:43 PM
Comment #263Right gorra rise early so best be off
Munster goodnight you cheesy cnut
Munster Mag
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:48 PM
Comment #264Goodnight CH.
The Taco Taker
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:49 PM
Comment #265Well I rest my case.
Personally I will reset in approximately 11 mins.
coming home
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:55 PM
Comment #266Munster
The good thing in your favour over Taco is you know your a tossa
That Taco kid thinks he is Normal
😆
theartfuldodger
Nov 24, 2022 at 2:46 AM
Comment #267We should pick up some of those Spanish players…they are already well drilled in the pressing and possession style of football
lochinvar
Nov 24, 2022 at 5:10 AM
Comment #268Everton have reported league-record losses of over £370million across the 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 campaigns.
The EPL seem implicit in facilitating Everton’s rescue than dealing with points deductions and fines than should apply.
More dodgy than a dodgy dodgers dodgy dodge .
The party line remains that Everton have worked with the Premier League and that various add-backs see them fall within the £105m worth of losses allowed by the Financial Fair Play system over three years.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 24, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Comment #269Dear Lord, what on earth was that the blog had to witness last night, I would be fookin horrified if I’d woken up to see I’d been responsible for posting that.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 24, 2022 at 5:39 AM
Comment #270lochinvar,
That should help give us even more leeway in what losses we can suffer. Also given the fact they have been nowhere near that top four and haven’t hired the experts to bring in the extra revenue means we can even avoid getting anywhere near those losses. It might be a blessing having the Fun88 an extra year, if we finish above Chelsea, Man U and Lpool for example, there’s not a single thing the PL can say if we get sponsorship on par or slightly higher than them. They simply don’t have a leg to stand on.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 24, 2022 at 5:41 AM
Comment #271Leeds tickets go on sale at 10:00 this morning. Be there or be square.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 24, 2022 at 5:48 AM
Comment #272On the Man U and Lpool sales. I wonder if their owners are just taking a leaf out of Mikey’s book and putting them up for sale for the next 15 years?
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 24, 2022 at 6:38 AM
Comment #273It seemed to work for Mikey! “We can’t boycott while we’re up for sale, that’ll put buyers off”
Well what a load of tosh that proved to be, having to give away 10K tickets didn’t seem to put Amanda and PiF off.
Toon fans bad
Nov 24, 2022 at 6:38 AM
Comment #274Spectacular form displayed by CH in his evening show.
Encore! Encore! – maybe footin not 😆
Flurzinho
Nov 24, 2022 at 6:40 AM
Comment #275I am looking forward to see how Brazil play tonight, it could be a tricky match against Serbia.
Toon fans bad
Nov 24, 2022 at 6:54 AM
Comment #276Flurzinho,
I’m goin to miss wor Scharr’s game due that work crap, gutted.
Interested to see how Uruguay, Portugal and Brazil are nowadays. Probably be in a bucket by the time Brazil kick off however 😆
lesh
Nov 24, 2022 at 6:58 AM
Comment #277It was noticeable that Tuff kept his head down while Coming Home was holding court and minding the shop for the WAGs – the WhatsApp Group. Will he ever be invited to join ’em, become a WAG? Only time will tell.
🙄
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 24, 2022 at 6:59 AM
Comment #278Flurzinho,
It’ll be like watching the toon 😀
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 24, 2022 at 7:01 AM
Comment #279lesh,
You must have missed his jibe calling me a bitch and asking if the book I was reading was Noddy and Big ears. What an odious turd he seems to have turned in to.
Flurzinho
Nov 24, 2022 at 7:14 AM
Comment #280Raj,
I don’t think Neymar and Vini Jr will press as much as our lads.
It would be good to see Bruno have some time on the pitch.
Mitro could be a handful for their defence.