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International Magpies: Kuol and Australia bow out of Under-23 Asia Cup
nufc.co.uk takes a look at how teenage forward Garang Kuol is getting on in this month's Under-23 Asia Cup in Qatar...
Garang Kuol
Monday 15th April
Australia Under-23s 0 Jordan Under-23s 0
Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Newcastle United's young forward Kuol, who is currently on loan at FC Volendam in the Netherlands, is part of Australia's squad for the Under-23 Asia Cup finals in Qatar, and made a substitute appearance in their first game against Jordan on Monday.
The Olyroos couldn't find a way through, though, and will now look to seal victories against Indonesia and Qatar in their remaining Group D fixtures. Kuol's brother Alou is also part of the Australia squad, and started in their goalless tournament opener.
Thursday 18th April
Indonesia Under-23s 1 Australia Under-23s 0
Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Kuol came on for the final quarter of an hour, but couldn't find a leveller as the Olyroos slipped to a disappointing defeat.
Sunday 21st April
Qatar Under-23s 0 Australia Under-23s 0
Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Australia were unable to find a way through against the hosts in their final group game, meaning an early exit from the tournament for the Olyroos and Kuol, who appeared as a second half substitute.