Socceroos stun Türkiye as Popovic's gamble pays off Bold selection shock: Coach Tony Popovic dropped captain Mat Ryan and vice-captain Jackson Irvine, starting Patrick Beach and Paul Okon-Engstler in a youthful line-up. Heroics and goals: Beach made eight key saves, while Irankunda and Metcalfe scored stunning solo goals to secure the 2-0 victory over Türkiye. Group D boost: The result strengthens Australia’s push for a knockout stage spot, with a pivotal clash against the USA next.