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How Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne used psychology to secure Australia's spot at the 2022 World Cup

Andrew Redmayne's performance against Peru not only sparked an avalanche of memes, they also gave us insight into the complex psychology of football. (Artwork: Kyle Pollard)

In last week's 2022 World Cup qualifying play-off between the Socceroos and Peru, there were two different games being played.

The first began at the opening whistle and lasted for 119 minutes: a tense, physical battle between two uncertain sides that ultimately ended 0-0.

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