The targeted criticism and abuse of players during Australia's failed Asian Cup tilt went too far, Socceroos defender Harry Souttar says.
Graham Arnold's side saw a golden opportunity pass them by when they let a 1-0 lead slip in their quarter-final against South Korea, succumbing to a 2-1 loss in extra-time.
Australia were also heavily criticised earlier in the tournament for a series of scratchy group-stage performances.
