The Socceroos are adamant they weren't overawed by the big stage of facing the United States as heat comes from home and abroad after their 2-0 loss to the World Cup co-hosts.
Australia's hopes were dented when Cameron Burgess turned the ball into his own net in the 11th minute, before Alex Freeman's 43rd-minute goal delivered the hammer blow at Seattle Stadium.
At halftime, it earned a lashing from Socceroos great Harry Kewell.