World Cup 2006

[The Mint Man]

I watched it. First time I have watched a full game with anticipation in a long time.... actually, ever.
<<<EDIT>>> I even drank a V so I could stay awake as I had been up since about 3:30am <<<EDIT>>>
Not being a huge soccer fan, I know little about the rules but when I saw that first goal I was furious to say the least. :swear: I knew that wasnt right!!!
I also remembered why I dont usually watch soccer... because the little panzies always try to milk it by falling over etc. BUT I am happy to say that most, if not all of that was coming from Japan... little panzies
I was also becoming fustrated/devestated (especially after that first goal ) as we clearly had the most ball but couldn't seem to capitalise on it.

IMO the Australian team showed true heart, a never say die attitude, even when there was just 10min to go and the fans in the grand stand had their heads in their hands they still pushed on and it paid off big time.
I know how those fans would have felt but its not over till its over, hopefully they will show a little more faith next game.... It would go a long way. Australia has proved themselfs.

When that first goal was scored I near jumped through the roof, and the second... well WOW what a shot, that has to be up there for best goal!! I must admit I was pumping the air so hard that I now have a sore shoulder just writing this message After that goal I was so nervous, hence the reason I have no nails left, there were a couple of times there when I thought the japanese had a chance to even it up but then the last goal came to seal the deal, he turned that little japanese guy around like a coin, he didnt know what he was doing.... all we had to do was pop it in from there....hehe no chance

The japanese must be devo, we just threw them around like rag dolls in the end.... and on top of that their goal was merely a consolation prize, even they know that it should have been 3-0.

 

[dj_420]

What an amazing game!!!

Congrats to cahill for been first australian to ever score goal in world cup!!
I think we have an excellent team on paper and it was only a matter of time before we came together well as a team and displayed our ability.

Leading up to the world cup has proved that we are underestimated by world cup forces. a lot of ppl expected netherlands to wipe the floor with us but it wasnt the case, holding them to a draw was an excellent result against world ranked no 3.

We didnt play very well against lichtenstein in first half but got our acts together late in second half to secure victory there.

Next hurdle is brasil. fantastic result would be a draw.
anyway absolutley awesome result last night, cheers

 

[visual]

Imagine what Brazil must be thinking now,they would`ve banked on an easy game against Australia,now they`ll have to work for it,yeah

 

[justjohn]

all the Brazillians might think the game against Australia could be a close shave

 

[The Mint Man]

all the Brazillians might think the game against Australia could be a close shave

haha, very funny was waiting for someone to say something along those lines

 

[professor_frink]

god these late nights are killing me. Still 4 more weeks before I get a full nights sleep!

I dunno how you do it wayne

 

[justjohn]

god these late nights are killing me. Still 4 more weeks before I get a full nights sleep!

I dunno how you do wayne

Professor after the soccer we have the Tour De France for three weeks ,now thats an event im looking forward to

 

[professor_frink]

don't mind a bit of the tour! Although usually I'll just watch the highlights show. Do I sound like a sports nut? I'd probably watch lawn bowls if nothing else was on

 

[Ageo]

Go you fkn aussies! Great game indeed.


Also stayed up to watch the other 2 (im italian background) so its good to see the italians winning 2-0 but those Czech's are looking dangerous.

Great World Cup so far

P.S That refferee for the aussie game was a pesant! and should be shot

 

[keebab]

Hey Gang,

Have been away from my PC for over a week and not been in touch with the board. Firstly, great result for the Aussies, thought although they dominated the possession their finishing was not great. They have to improve this if they want to stand a chance against Brazil.

2ndly have set up the Yahoo Fantasy Comp for AussieStocks.

In order to join the group, just go to game front page and click on the "Sign Up" button to create a team. After completing registration, or if you already have a team, go to the "Groups" homepage, then click the "Join Group" line and follow the path to join an existing private group. Then, when prompted, enter the following information...

Group ID#: 41731
Password: joeblow

You can only use three players from each team to create a squad of 23.

Enjoy and lets see how we go.

Cheers

Keebab

 

[brerwallabi]

Unfortunately Australia will be hardpressed to even draw a game and will bow out after the first series of games.
However in the REAL game the Wallabies to beat England.

Not quite eating my hat yet, sensational win, they must have been inspired by the Wallabies thrashing the Old Dart.

 

[brerwallabi]

Forgot to mention that I have $100 on the Czechs to win at 20-1, the socceroos are now bening offered at 31-1

 

[kerosam]

i have a new found respect for the socceroos!!! 1 goal down to win in 3.... the last time i have seen such nail biting game was Man U vs Bayern Munich in the european cup.

kudos to the socceroos fighting spirit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

compared to rugby and footie, soccer makes millionaires!

hardcore soccer fan

 

[It's Snake Pliskin]

My prediction for the final is Togo vs Angola

3rd place will be Trinidad Tobago.

 

[Bobby]

My prediction for the final is Togo vs Angola

3rd place will be Trinidad Tobago.

Every thing is possable in pliskinland.

Bob.

 

[dutchie]

Much of the success of the Socceroos can be attributed to the belief of a great Australian - Johnny Warren.

SBS will show a documentary about this mans unerring dedication to football in Australia.

Time: Tonight at 8.30 pm (EST)

I recommend it to anyone caught up in the euphoria of our current success.

I TOLD YOU SO




Cheers

Dutchie

 

[wayneL]

Much of the success of the Socceroos can be attributed to the belief of a great Australian - Johnny Warren.

SBS will show a documentary about this mans unerring dedication to football in Australia.

Time: Tonight at 8.30 pm (EST)

I recommend it to anyone caught up in the euphoria of our current success.

I TOLD YOU SO




Cheers

Dutchie

...and to think Australian soccer was in absolute disarray, both at the organisational and player level, not so many years ago.

A great turnaround.

 

[3 veiws of a secret]

I think I have to change my underpants today ,came home from work so tired yesterday,ate ......checked some highlights on SBS....glass of chardonnay... saw the trailer for the Johnny Warren documentary .....and after my bath ....just crashed, forgetting the trailer !!!!!!!! Gets up today ,I had to cancel work ,due unforseen circumstances ,log on... ASX doing a 'Jogo Bonita' (schpelling) to my balance sheet....then read this thread .AAAAAAAAAAAGGGH forgot the J.Warren documentary !!!!!!!!
Tell me Dutchie or whoever what was the show like ?????
I always thought he(JW) was dramatic touch of Ozzie PR ,but never meeting the guy ,I will not be suprised if they name the National stadium after him! But in retrospect I think I got the character of JW all mixed up!
Eagerly looking forward to your thoughts!

 

[Ageo]

I watched it.

The man had so much passion that it was sooner or later going to happen (soccer exploding in this country).

Great Documentary

 

[3 veiws of a secret]

"Ageo I watched it.
The man had so much passion that it was sooner or later going to happen (soccer exploding in this country).
Great Documentary "

Thanks for some feedback.........you say soccer is going to explode in this country....I'm so suprised by this comment I hear it all the time (no offence Ageo).....it exploded when Australia left Oceania !!!! I think PBL and SVN perhaps TEN ,are now thinking how to peirce this bubble!
My daughter was told off at the athletics club to put the ball away,and concentrate on running by an official ! Lucky it was not her private trainer! in fact there where 3 balls being kicked on the side of the track!
They say Rugby is played in heaven,but I wonder in what other sport do you get the crowd cheering during the game when they kick the ball off the ground!