Mile Jedinak shares penalty shootout strategies with Socceroos team
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Mile Jedinak, renowned for his perfect penalty record for the Socceroos, is now sharing his shootout expertise as an assistant coach. He successfully converted three penalty kicks at World Cups, positioning him well to guide players through high-pressure moments. Jedinak emphasized the importance of familiarity with the situation to maintain composure. As Australia prepares for upcoming World Cup challenges, Jedinak's insights could prove invaluable in potentially avoiding past shootout failures.
- •Jedinak never missed a penalty for Australia.
- •He scored three times at World Cups.
- •Jedinak focuses on handling pressure in shootouts.
- •His guidance aims to prepare players mentally for penalties.
- •Australia seeks to enhance their shootout strategy.
- 5:10 AMThe Guardian Sport — Socceroos spot-kick specialist Mile Jedinak shares World Cup shootout secrets – video
"Jedinak never missed a penalty when playing for Australia and scored from the spot three times at World Cups, to be well-placed to pass on advice as an assistant coach with the men’s national team. 'It’s the familiarity of it and understanding what makes you feel in that moment [that] you have the right solution in that moment, you’ve got the tools to be able to deal with whatever’s being thrown at you,' he said. Socceroos turn to secret weapon Mile Jedinak in case of World Cup shootout Penalty shootouts: how Australia can avoid the cruellest World Cup fate Continue reading...
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