Socceroos goalscorer Connor Metcalfe revealed he was close to ripping his shirt off after scoring one of Australia's two goals in their World Cup match against Turkey. 'I didn't want to get a yellow [card] so then I just ended up going for the classic knee-slide,' Metcalfe told reporters 22 hours after the historic scenes in Vancouver.
A Memorable Start
Although he didn't get the best sleep, Metcalfe said the Socceroos couldn't have asked for a better start. 'The amount of messages I've received, the fact that my family, my loved ones, could be there was super special – so [it is] a memory I'll never forget.'
Recovery Mode
No sleep until 5am: Socceroos' focus turns to recovery after tiring World Cup travel. The team is now preparing for their next challenges in the tournament.
