Soccer - Australia see positives despite early exit in Russia


Soccer Football - Chile v Australia - FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 - Group B - Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia - June 25, 2017 Australia coach Ange Postecoglou REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Confederations Cup was a missed opportunity for Australia but the Socceroos should gain confidence from their improvement during the tournament in Russia, coach Ange Postecoglou has said.

Australia bowed out with a 1-1 draw against Chile on Sunday, having needed a two-goal win to reach the semi-finals. Chile advanced to play Portugal for a spot in the final, with Germany taking on Mexico in the other semi-final.

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