Sep 9, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan (1) kicks the ball during the first half of the game against Mexico at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
(Reuters) - Australia captain Mat Ryan has dismissed criticism of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign as "outside noise" while admitting that the team can improve ahead of the quarter-finals.
Australia's 4-0 win over 146th-ranked Indonesia drew only faint praise in home media while fans lamented the team's lack of fluidity in attack.
