Graham Arnold has launched a staunch defence of the Socceroos' quarter-final exit at the Asian Cup, branding the tournament a success and vowing to continue with tactics that suit Australia's strengths.
Instead of barking instructions on the sideline in Doha this weekend, Arnold will be forced to watch this year's final from the comfort of his lounge room after their 2-1 extra-time loss to South Korea.
Were it not for a late blunder from Lewis Miller, a gut-wrenching miss from Mitchell Duke and some Son Heung-min magic, Arnold may have had the Socceroos on the cusp of their first continental title since 2015.
