Hands off! The shocking moment a Peruvian man tries to snatch Tim Cahill’s shirt from young Socceroos fan as Aussie great bows out following World Cup defeat

  • A Peru fan has tried to snatch Tim Cahill's jersey from a young Socceroos fan 
  • Australia's run in the World Cup came to an end on Tuesday night, with a 2-0 loss 
  • After the game, Tim Cahill was filmed approaching a young fan with his jersey
  • When the boy reached out to take it, a Peru man tried to snatch it from his hands

A Peru fan has tried to snatch star player Tim Cahill's shirt from a young Socceroos fan following Australia's World Cup defeat.

Australia's run in the World Cup came to an end on Tuesday night, with a devastating 2-0 defeat to the already-eliminated Peru.

After Australia's disappointing loss, Socceroos forward Tim Cahill, in perhaps his last ever game for the team, approached a young fan in the stands with his Australian shirt in his hand.

After Australia's disappointing loss, Socceroos forward Tim Cahill was filmed approaching a young fan in the stands with his jersey in hand

After Australia's disappointing loss, Socceroos forward Tim Cahill was filmed approaching a young fan in the stands with his jersey in hand

But when the young fan stretched out to accept it, an adult Peru fan was seen reaching over the top of the child, trying to grab it out of his hands. 

The Peruvian's attempt shocked the small group of Australian supporters crowd, with one woman turning around to reprimand him by shaking her finger at him.

The woman's look of disgust persuaded the man to back off, and concede the shirt to the young boy. 

However the Peruvian fan was unable to hide his disappointment when he failed to score what would have been a precious memento from the game. 

After gifting the shirt to the boy, a devastated Cahill walked back to his teammates with his head in his hands. 

Tim Cahill was finally brought on after he was snubbed by Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk for the third game in a row - but he was unable to turn the game around. 

Australia's most famous player, 38, started the do-or-die World Cup clash with Peru on the bench. 

When the young fan stretched out to accept it, an adult Peru fan was seen reaching over the top of the child, trying to grab it out of his hands

When the young fan stretched out to accept it, an adult Peru fan was seen reaching over the top of the child, trying to grab it out of his hands

The Peru man's attempt shocked the small crowd, prompting one woman to turn around and shake her finger at him 

The Peru man's attempt shocked the small crowd, prompting one woman to turn around and shake her finger at him 

After gifting his jersey, Cahill was filmed with his head in his hands as he walked back towards his equally dismayed teammates

After gifting his jersey, Cahill (left and right) was filmed with his head in his hands as he walked back towards his equally dismayed teammates

For the 15,000 Australian fans inside Sochi's Fisht Stadium, the loss marked the end of an era because coach Bert Marwijk will now be stepping down and replaced by Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold. 

Australians were left fuming after the Socceroos were beaten by Peru and knocked out of theWorld Cup in controversial fashion.

There was a national outpouring of anger over Peru's first goal, which many thought was offside, as thousands savaged the referees and the video review system on social media. 

One fan fumed: 'The farce strikes again!' while another seethed: 'We've been bent over by the referees.' 

Peru's Anderson Santamaria (L) and Australia's Tim Cahill jump to head the ball in their 2018 FIFA World Cup Group C football match, with Australia losing 2-0 to Peru 

Peru's Anderson Santamaria (L) and Australia's Tim Cahill jump to head the ball in their 2018 FIFA World Cup Group C football match, with Australia losing 2-0 to Peru 

Australia fought back gallantly but went on to lose 2-0 after a deflected goal in the second half all but crushed their hopes of getting through the group stage.

Some 15,000 disgruntled Australians left Sochi's Fisht Stadium with their World Cup dreams in tatters as they prepared for the 14,000km journey Down Under.

Socceroos manager Bert van Marwijk said in a bitter post-match interview: 'The first goal was offside.' Captain Mile Jedinak said he was 'disappointed and empty.'

Australia dominated the early stages of the game until Peru's captain Guerrero - who was allowed to play in the tournament after a Swiss judge froze his ban for testing positive to cocaine - broke the offside trap and hurtled through on goal. 

He checked his run and put a delicate cross to the back post.

Support: Fifteen thousands nervous fans watched from the stadium in Sochi. The Socceroos had to win to have a chance of going through

Support: Fifteen thousands nervous fans watched from the stadium in Sochi. The Socceroos had to win to have a chance of going through

Heartbreak: Australians were left fuming last night after the Socceroos were beaten by Peru and knocked out of the World Cup in controversial fashion. Pictured: Aaron Mooy sulks on the pitch after the loss

Heartbreak: Australians were left fuming last night after the Socceroos were beaten by Peru and knocked out of the World Cup in controversial fashion. Pictured: Aaron Mooy sulks on the pitch after the loss

The onrushing Andre Carrillo then fired a sublime first-time volley into the far corner. 

There were suspicions of offside in the build up - but the winger's 18th-minute volley into the bottom right corner stood after a review from the video assistant referee, sending fans into a frenzy.

Anthony Holman tweeted: 'Just when I’m thinking VAR may work but probably should only be used for factual decisions for example offsides! The farce strikes again! 

The Peru goal looked offside from what they have shown on TV but was allowed to stand.'

Michael Trew wrote: 'Erm a clear offside that has led to a goal that could potentially cost Aus a spot in the knockout stage. I refuse to accept that BS. Every Peru player should be nominated for an Oscar after the acting they produced which was also unpunished.' 

Disappointment: Captain Mile Jedinak is pictured after the game kissing his wife who watched alongside their children. He said he was 'disappointed and empty'. Mile Jedinak married Natalie Peacock in 2010 The pair met when she was modelling in Sydney. They welcomed their son Andre in November 2011, the second son Alex was born in August 2013, and Leo James born in May 2017

Disappointment: Captain Mile Jedinak is pictured after the game kissing his wife who watched alongside their children. He said he was 'disappointed and empty'. Mile Jedinak married Natalie Peacock in 2010 The pair met when she was modelling in Sydney. They welcomed their son Andre in November 2011, the second son Alex was born in August 2013, and Leo James born in May 2017

Luis Advincula of Peru battles for possession with Aziz Behich of Australia as the teams go head to head in Sochi

Luis Advincula of Peru battles for possession with Aziz Behich of Australia as the teams go head to head in Sochi

Jake Buckley added: 'I just saw the replay. Can’t believe it there was an offside in the lead up to Peru’s goal. Typical we’ve been bent over by the referees again.'

And Col Wilson asked: 'What's the point of VAR when u let offside goals stand without even checking when play is stopped anyway'.

Other Australians, however, admitted that they did not deserve to go through after a poor game against the team ranked 11 in the world.

Gary Rockliff� wrote: 'He was offside, but don't forget Peru have not performed up to ranking of 11 in the world. Australia has played negative football from the first game, ridiculous. It's now a case of what may have been. Sadly!'        

Ahead of Australia's must-win clash against Peru, supporters from both sides have joined together in mutual love, respect, and a dose of healthy competition

Ahead of Australia's must-win clash against Peru, supporters from both sides have joined together in mutual love, respect, and a dose of healthy competition

 

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