Even after loss to Spain, Australia have Olympics fate in their hands | Emma Kemp

Even after loss to Spain, Australia have Olympics fate in their hands | Emma Kemp

25-Jul-2021 17:30:00 | Guardian

The Olyroos sit second in Group C ahead of a final outing against last-placed Egypt on Wednesday night

Avoid a loss against a team which has not won. It is a task in equal parts uncomplicated and daunting for Australia’s under-23s who, after Sunday night’s 1-0 loss to Spain, must at least draw with Egypt on Wednesday to make the knockout stages of a tournament they were never supposed to contest in the first place.

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