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Socceroos aggrieved by referee’s ‘stinker’ in World Cup defeat to USA
German official Felix Zwayer faces criticism for perceived injustices
TL;DR
- The Socceroos have labeled referee Felix Zwayer's performance a "stinker" after their World Cup loss to the USA.
- Key grievances include a disallowed second goal for the USA, which appeared to involve an offside player, and several non-calls on fouls against Socceroos players.
- Players and coach Tony Popovic felt the referee's whistle was inconsistent, favoring the USA.
- Despite the defeat, the Socceroos remain optimistic about qualifying for the knockout rounds with a draw against Paraguay.
- The team acknowledged a poor first-half performance but were encouraged by a strong second-half response.