BANGKOK, Jan 26 ― Head coach Graham Arnold believes Australia's qualification for Tokyo 2020 can lead to a resurgence in the country's football fortunes after his unfancied side overcame the odds to end a 12-year Olympic absence. A 1-0 win over Uzbekistan yesterday, courtesy of a 47th minute goal...
With qualification assured, Graham Arnold ― who played at the 1988 Games and was head coach in 2008 ― is hopeful the Australians will see a positive long-term impact on the senior national team. — AAP/Joel Carrett handout via Reuters
“So for us to achieve this third place in the Under-23 Asian Cup and also to qualify for Tokyo means now that for these boys, it's only just a start. But they have to work hard to get in that squad. But the organisation now has to find money for preparation and prepare these kids properly. With qualification assured, Arnold ― who played at the 1988 Games and was head coach in 2008 ― is hopeful the Australians will see a positive long-term impact on the senior national team.
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