Patrick Beach
GK
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Aug 6, 2003 (22)
Left
6'3"
165 lb
Clean sheet with crucial stop
Beach recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Paraguay.
Analysis: Beach had a comfortable night as Paraguay played conservatively in a game where a draw suited both sides, but he was alert when it mattered, producing a crucial save late on when Paraguay pushed for the win and dealing with another effort from distance. It has been an impressive tournament for the goalkeeper who now has two clean sheets to his name and has helped his side qualify for the knockout stage.
Concedes twice in loss to USMNT
Beach recorded one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 defeat versus USA.
Analysis: Beach gave up two first-half goals, but it's hard to blame him for that outcome. The first was an own goal, and the second was an Alex Freeman header from very close range. Beach seems to have won the starting nod over Mathew Ryan, but it remains to be seen if he'll stay in the XI in a must-win game against Paraguay on Thursday, June 25.
Incredible performance on Sunday
Beach registered eight saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Turkey.
Analysis: Beach was Australia's standout performer, registering eight saves and a clearance. He had to work hard for his clean sheet, preventing 1.5 expected goals (xG). His saves included an incredible stop of a Hakan Calhanoglu free kick in the 86th minute. Beach was the star for what was only his third international appearance. An unexpected starter ahead of veteran Mathew Ryan, he repelled everything Turkey threw at him.
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