Westfield Matildas attacker Chloe Logarzo admits she was taken aback by Korea Republic's cautious tactics in Sunday morning's 0-0 draw in Amman.
Australia were afforded almost complete control in their first match of the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup as the Taeguk Nangja were content to hang on for a point.
Lydia Williams did not face a shot until the 93rd minute, with Logarzo conceding it was tricky to break down such a committed rearguard.
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"It was a tough game. We knew it was going to be hard," the Sydney FC star told FFA TV.
"I definitely think they parked the bus a lot more than we expected.
"But they did a great job and all praise to them.
"We didn't lose, so it's a tournament where we just need to win the rest of our games and that will get us through to the World Cup."
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Logarzo's start at King Abdullah II Stadium marked her debut appearance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
The 23-year-old was joined in the XI by a strong core featuring the likes of Williams, Clare Polkinghorne and Lisa De Vanna.
"It was nice. It would have been better with the win," she said.
"I was a little bit nervous but it was nice with the rest of the girls around [and especially] all the experienced players."
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