Harry Kewell moment sends football fans into frenzy during Socceroos win
Harry Kewell's commentary has proven to be a huge talking point at the World Cup in Qatar, and that trend continued in a hilarious moment during the Socceroos' victory on Saturday night. Australia produced just their third victory ever at the World Cup as Mitch Duke's header in the 23rd minute proved the difference.
However the Socceroos came within inches of making it 2-0 when Matthew Leckie couldn't quite latch onto a brilliant cross from Jamie Maclaren in the 71st minute. Maclaren went on a brilliant run down the wing before centring the ball for Leckie, who dived forward but narrowly missed out on slotting the ball into an empty net.
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Kewell, who has impressed fans with his commentary on debut in the box in Qatar, then went viral with his hilarious reaction to the near-miss. The Socceroos legend couldn't believe how close the Aussies had come to a second goal and let out an exasperated whine that sounded rather X-rated.
Harry Kewell going full Gary Neville/Torres and FBK just laughing at him. Sensational tbh pic.twitter.com/Cq1MryPMNq
— Josh Parish (@joshparish_) November 26, 2022
Fans flocked to social media in hysterics at the noise that Kewell had made. Many were left unable to describe the brilliant sound, while others said it was pretty relatable considering the close call.
Relatable
— Menners 🎙 (@amenners) November 26, 2022
What was that noise Harry Kewell just made in the commentary box lmaooooo#TUNAUS
— Luke (@Boycey1105) November 26, 2022
Amazing.
— Shaun Mathieson ⚽️ (@InTheMixer_FM) November 26, 2022
The noise Harry Kewell made afterwards was the highlight of the World Cup so far
— Vince Massara (@vincemassara) November 26, 2022
WHOEVER CAN EDIT SOUND. PLEASE STRIP AND SAVE THE HARRY KEWELL SOUND FROM THAT LECKIE CHANCE. #FIFAWorldCup #Socceroos
— Vince Massara (@vincemassara) November 26, 2022
Harry Kewell's noises man
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshMedia) November 26, 2022
Kewell is making his commentary debut for SBS at the World Cup. Fans are loving his raw and real reactions to the action on the pitch, with many noting that he just sounds like he's watching the games at the pub.
I don’t mind Harry at all, I want to see and hear commentators riding the moments, not robots giving monotonic speech.
— Tough Gutted Dawg (@sneakyXR5) November 26, 2022
top notch commentary imho cannot be faulted
— Leon Daly (@Rmorgoth9) November 26, 2022
i am in love with harry kewell right now, simple man but such revolutionary ideas in australian football of not overthinking everything
— GarangskiSzn🇦🇺 (@bagbagbagbag6) November 26, 2022
Do I want Harry Kewell to be a successful manager? Yes.
But do I want Harry Kewell to call every #Socceroos game alongside Simon Hill for the next decade? Also yes. #TUNAUS— Nick Sculley (@sculls_6) November 26, 2022
As good as it gets!! Love the passion from Harry!
— Neil (@Gummers1) November 26, 2022
Graham Arnold calls for calm after Socceroos victory
The Socceroos are now second in their group on three points, with France well clear on six and already qualified for the knockout stage. Denmark and Tunisia are trailing on one point each.
A win or draw for the Socceroos against Denmark on Wednesday (Thursday morning AEDT) would see them become just the second Australian side to make it out of the group stage after the famous 2006 side. However a loss would see Denmark advance at the Socceroos' expense.
"It's a moment they'll remember for the rest of their lives," Graham Arnold said about his players. "I just want them to enjoy. That is what I said to the boys before the game: let's put a smile on the nation's face.
"There's one or two teams that bring the nation together and that's the Socceroos and the Matildas. When the Socceroos play at the World Cups, AFL fans, rugby league fans, they will become football fans.
"I can imagine the celebrations going on back home ... there will be a few hangovers in the morning."
However Arnold stressed that the Socceroos haven't achieved anything yet. He even went to the length of telling his players he didn't want to see anyone celebrating.
"When I got the boys in a circle after the game, I told them: 'I'm very proud but we have achieved nothing at the moment'," he said. "We can talk after about a win that hasn't been done for 12 years, but we're here to go as far as we can go.
"That one game is done and I don't want any notion from the players. I don't want them sitting up all night looking at social media and all that stuff. It's about sleeping well, recovering well and getting the mindset ready for Denmark."
Skipper Mat Ryan, who became just the third Socceroo after Mark Viduka (2006) and Lucas Neill (2010) to captain Australia to a win at the World Cup, echoed Arnold's sentiments. "We are by no means satisfied with where we're at," he said. "It's a great feat what we have done but we're hungry for more."
with AAP
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