{"id":251426,"date":"2026-07-03T22:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/aussies-fume-over-ref-act-as-roos-coach-erupts-at-brtual-tackle-that-left-young-gun-on-crutches\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T22:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:57:00","slug":"aussies-fume-over-ref-act-as-roos-coach-erupts-at-brtual-tackle-that-left-young-gun-on-crutches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/aussies-fume-over-ref-act-as-roos-coach-erupts-at-brtual-tackle-that-left-young-gun-on-crutches\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussies fume over ref act as Roos coach erupts at brtual tackle that left young gun on crutches"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Socceroos lost star player Jordan Bos on the stroke of half-time in their World Cup knockout loss against Egypt<\/a> after what assistant coach Paul Okon described as a \u201cterrible tackle\u201d. <\/p>\n

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With Australia trailing 1-0 and looking for a late equaliser in the half, Bos appeared to be fouled by Ramy Rabia in a hefty challenge. <\/p>\n

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Australia would go on to lose in a heartbreaking penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

As Bos stayed down in pain at the end of the half, Harry Souttar and Jackson Irvine were seen in a heated discussion with officials.<\/p>\n

But Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera ultimately didn\u2019t book Rabia. <\/p>\n

The tackle left the Australian camp furious. And Tejera appearing to tell Bos to get up and leave the pitch did not help things either.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTerrible tackle,\u201d Socceroos assistant coach Paul Okon told SBS at half-time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand the referee played advantage, but he doesn\u2019t come back and book the player.<\/p>\n

\u201cDisappointing, but we have to move on and do better in the second half.\u201d<\/p>\n

Former Socceroo Mark Milligan then backed up Okon, saying: \u201cI agree. It needed to be a yellow. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been too many late challenges. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat was completely late and there have been a couple of those.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cBut if you concede an early goal, that is what happens. Teams like this can manage the game and it\u2019s going to be a tough second half. They need to play more positive.\u201d <\/p>\n

Bos took no further part in the match as he was helped down the tunnel, and seen at the end of the match using crutches in distressing scenes.<\/p>\n

He was replaced by Kai Trewin. <\/p>\n

The Bos incident was one of several involving Egyptian players using a strong physical presence against the Australians, with Nestory Irankunda appearing to be another target of the tactic. <\/p>\n

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 03: Jordan Bos #5 of Australia lies on the pitch during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Molly Darlington\/Getty Images\/AFP (Photo by Molly Darlington \/ GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA \/ Getty Images via AFP)<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Australia’s defender #05 Jordan Bos receives medical attention during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Australia and Egypt at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 3, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS \/ AFP)<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not a single yellow card was handed out to Egypt until the 60th minute when Irankunda was fouled again \u2014 the sixth given away by the Pharaohs.<\/p>\n

Moments later, another lenient call went the way of Egypt which left Socceroos coach Tony Popovic seething on the sideline.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you let them go that many times, that\u2019s when it can get reckless and you see players get hurt,\u201d Socceroos great Luke Wilkshire said in commentary. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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