Nestory Irankunda was not happy with referee Felix Zwayer, who let numerous potential fouls go on him and his teammates, as he and Cristian Volpato pushed their cases.

Australia coach Tony Popovic criticized the referee after a 2-0 World Cup loss to the USA in Seattle, saying the official did not have his best day.

Former Socceroos, including Harry Kewell, Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich, were highly critical of the first half as Australia sunk 2-0 to the US in Seattle.

Nestory Irankunda was not happy with referee Felix Zwayer, who let numerous potential fouls go on him and his teammates, as he and Cristian Volpato pushed their cases.

An own goal, a contentious call and a sumptuous second-half attack provide clues about what went wrong for Tony Popovic’s side against the co-hosts in Seattle.