The next chapter in Tim Cahill’s illustrious football career began with Melbourne City’s FFA Cup clash against Brisbane Strikers earlier tonight.
It took two penalties converted by Bruno Fornaroli to see Jon van’t Schip’s side through to the next stage of the tournament, with the Socceroo star introduced on the hour-mark with the scores locked at 1-1.
The veteran striker is easing into his role within the team and his debut was quieter than many would have hoped, yet the hosts were given another attacking puzzle to deal with as City took over the game in the latter stages. Fans will hope that he sees more game time, and more of the ball in the lead up to the new A-League season.
Here are some of the best reactions to come from Twitter after Cahill’s performance:
How Special is it to have Tim Cahill back playing in the #FFACup
— Steve (@SPH1967) August 24, 2016
@Tim_Cahill looks good in red and white #FFACUP #superstar #aleague #socceroos #STRvMCY
— Marty ⚽️ (@footballchik86) August 24, 2016
Great to see Tim Cahill back home,can’t wait to see him through the season
— ****GEE**** (@geezee1171) August 24, 2016
Cahill looks good considering he hasn’t played for 7 weeks.
— Rob (@RobskiNew) August 24, 2016
Wait, did Tim Cahill play tonight? I had no idea! #FFACup
— Dale Stevens (@Sui1977) August 24, 2016
You know you’ve played well when your highlight reel shows your cross getting blocked and shows you giving a foul away #TimCahill #FFACup
— Ivan (@ivangrgic_) August 24, 2016
The best of Cahill in his 30mins, really guys…really
— Damien (@Damoadelaide) August 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/scouse_roar/status/768412305331675136
@FOXFOOTBALL the best of Tim Cahill clip of was 😂😂😂
— Chris Koulouriotis (@CKoula) August 24, 2016
Why didn’t Fornaroli let #TimCahill score #TimCahillPenalty in the #TimCahillFFACup? #STRvMCY
— TBG (@tbgaustralia) August 24, 2016
That Tim Cahill needs to get over his camera shyness there’s Gonna be alot of requests for photos in a league #FFACup
— RicardoTaupau (@trickyricky_12) August 24, 2016
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