Australia mourns death of former coach Frank Arok

Arok oversaw one of Australia's most famous wins, a 4-1 defeat of then-world champion Argentina at the newly opened Sydney Football Stadium during the Bicentennial Gold Cup tournament in 1988.

Frank Arok coached the Socceroos 89 times from 1983-1990.

Australian soccer on Wednesday paid tribute to former coach Frank Arok, who died in Serbia at the age of 88 due to illness.

Born in the former Yugoslavia, Arok coached the Socceroos 89 times from 1983-1990 and guided them to the quarterfinals of the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Arok also oversaw one of Australia's most famous wins, a 4-1 defeat of then-world champion Argentina at the newly opened Sydney Football Stadium during the Bicentennial Gold Cup tournament in 1988.

"RIP Frank Arok, a giant in Australian football history, universally respected for his devotion, knowledge & vision," former Australia midfielder Craig Foster tweeted.

RIP Frank Arok, a giant in Australian football history, universally respected for his devotion, knowledge & vision. Frank brought a new form of belief to @Socceroos & oversaw the first generation who matriculated to Europe en masse. A gentleman, who lived the game. Farewell pic.twitter.com/CgaiCGDYA8

— Craig Foster (@Craig_Foster) January 12, 2021