Aussie’s ‘superb’ shift after recall; substitute’s nightmare cameo: Socceroos Player Ratings

The Socceroos have been sent crashing out of the Asian Cup in heartbreaking fashion, losing 2-1 to South Korea in extra time.

It was a defeat as cruel as they come for the Aussies who were only a few minutes away from sealing a spot in the semi finals.

But it was not to be, as South Korea skipper Heung Min Son stepped up to propel his team to victory.

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Mat Ryan - 8

In his first appearance without his protective mask, Socceroos skipper Ryan was colossal.

Ryan was rarely called into action during the first half but in the second, he made vital saves to keep South Korea at bay.

He bravely put his body on the line to thwart Lee Jae-Sung in the 78th minute too given he was coming back from a fractured cheekbone.

Unfortunately there was little the skipper could do to prevent South Korea’s two goals, with one coming from the penalty spot and another being an unstoppable free kick from Son.

Even after the Socceroos’ hopes had all but vanished, Ryan still popped up with superb stops deep into extra time.

Nathaniel Atkinson - 6.5

Had a very difficult task in trying to nullify star winger Hwang Hee Chan, but Atkinson stood up to the task.

Korea did try and target the space in behind the Aussie right back, yet he remained wary.

Atkinson’s driving runs forward also provided a vital outlet for the Aussies and it was he who delivered the crucial