Aussies axe blunder keeper Kalac

Australia coach Guus Hiddink has axed blunder goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac for the Socceroos’ World Cup showdown against Italy.

Aussies axe blunder keeper Kalac
Sun, 25 Jun, 2006 - 11:23

Australia coach Guus Hiddink has axed blunder goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac for the Socceroos’ World Cup showdown against Italy.

Kalac, who let in a soft goal against Croatia, was a shock choice ahead of number one Mark Schwarzer of Australia.

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