Former Socceroos Scott McDonald and Mark Schwarzer react to Spain’s performance in a World Cup semi-final, expressing admiration for the team’s display. Across reports from Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times, both players are described as being impressed by Spain’s approach and execution during the match. The articles carry a similar tone, quoting or reflecting on their view that Spain’s performance is convincing enough that commentators and spectators should “forget it” and move on from doubts or criticism. While the coverage focuses primarily on the ex-players’ reactions rather than detailed match analysis, the shared emphasis is that Spain’s semi-final performance stands out to these well-known Australian football figures. All three outlets present the same core point: McDonald and Schwarzer are “wowed” by Spain, and their comments underscore a strong level of approval of how Spain played in the lead-up to the final.