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I was wrong with that call.

Harry's a lucky boy to get away with that.
 
Dutchie ..............you know I smell a fishy story here ....at the time I was thinking if it was that bad then he could in theory he could still issue a red card for 'Arry......even after 90 mins. Which makes me think ~Merk's report to FIFA re: 'Arry's remarks ,he just did'nt understand a Merseysiders/Ozzy expletives. Phew!


Harry Kewell has been cleared to play in Australia's final group match after FIFA dropped a charge that he had insulted referee Markus Merk following the 2-0 defeat by Brazil.

FIFA said the report by Merk that the Liverpool winger had insulted him after the final whistle was "inconsistent" and the case has been dropped.

Kewell is now eligible to play in Australia's last game of Group F against Croatia in Stuttgart on Thursday, where victory would see the Socceroos qualify for the first knockout stage.

FIFA communications director Markus Siegler told a media briefing in Berlin: "As far as the player from Australia, Harry Kewell, is concerned, the FIFA disciplinary committee decided to close the procedure due to inconsistent reports by the referee."

Siegler would not expand on what the inconsistencies were, but it is thought they were over whether Merk had understood exactly what Kewell was saying.

The Australian had a heated exchange with Merk after the final whistle and wagged his finger at the match official, but said afterwards it had been "just heat-of-the-moment stuff".

There may also have been problems with FIFA taking disciplinary action because under their regulations, Merk could still have issued a red or yellow card to Kewell even though he had blown the final whistle."
 
Maybe FIFA is embarrassed by the poor refereeing we have received.

It really is beyond a joke, our goal difference should be plus 2, instead of that we are even.

There really should have been a number of yellow cards for diving issued by now to both Japan and Brazil.
 
Hadn't imagine the socceroes would make the second round- and thought I'd jump on the Czech bandwagon once the aussies were 0-3 in the group stage... but mabe we'll be the Senegal of 2006?

Think I'll like Portugal as well- they have a bit of flair. But I can't say I've watched too much: so damn difficult with work, plus my SBS is really crappy at home!
 
"Kipp" ye of little faith ........You have to realise that I think two of the Croatian players where schooled at the AIS ,and jumped ship! I think there are 3 altogether in the Croatian squad that where born Downunder. I have not taken the liberty to watch Portugal ,but agree with you (after watching Svensmen almost crumble at set peices) they will be a headache for anybody.
But have faith in Guus's players they have played much better then other teams and I hasten to say England would struggle real hard against Kewell's wagging finger.
 
we have had numerous chances, both against Japan and Brazil, but the boys cant put em away.

Cahill saved the team against Japan, but against Brazil the missed chances proved costly.

Bresciano, was in the clear and didnt even get a shot away, and Kewell had an open goal and missed the target completely.

Yes, the referring against the ozzies has been poor, and that was the reason the Kewell incident had no further action. FIFA was not at all impressed with the referring in that game.
 
Any preferences on who you'd rather taken on in the second Round? I think I'd rather Italy than the Czechs for some reason.

(Imagine it from the other way round who do you think Italy would rather play- Brazil or Australia!)

Looks like the French will be leaving us again early! Fair enough- there are too many Eurpoean teams in the 2nd round anyway- rather Sth Korea got in ahead of them.
 
KIPP!!! I watched that game USA v Italy and judging from that performance of Italy's I think Australia would fair better with Italy.The Czech team just did not spark in there last game -but sadly I did'nt watch that game. Anyway whoever it might be ,Australia still has to get past Croatia and HISTORY ( Nike advert) .
The interesting thing about the appointment of O'Neil,is that if Oz do get into the last 16 then its more money from FIFA,which can only move the Soccerwho's forward!
Funny I just don't hear anything from Japan,and Zico,he must be so peeved,even the mighty Yen did'nt help them that much(they spent heavily on their preparations).
Re the match this morning Serbia & Montenegro .....I watched the S& M team when the national anthem was being played ,hmmmm one player was seen murmuring the lines....I just wonder why ! Plus they only conceded 1 goal in qualifying for the WC......shambolic events ,where does their hearts lie?
 
Lets get there 1st

then if we make it it doesnt matter who we play since australia can beat any of them. If they put there chances away against brazil you would have seen that.
 
Ageo said:
Lets get there 1st
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I agree there seems to be way too much jumping ahead.

Whatabout some final score tips? I reckon:
AUS - CRO 2:1
CZE - ITA 1:0
GHA - US 2:0

and so AUS - CZE and BRA - GHA in round of 16

Anyone else?
 
jkool said:
I agree there seems to be way too much jumping ahead.

Whatabout some final score tips? I reckon:
AUS - CRO 2:1
CZE - ITA 1:0
GHA - US 2:0

and so AUS - CZE and BRA - GHA in round of 16

Anyone else?
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You do think the Wogs will make the 2nd round? I think that'd be a bt unlucky...
Surely Viduka is due for a goal, he's actually playing pretty well- despite the fact that he isn't hitting the net
 
Anyone know a good spot in Melbourne to watch the world cup? SBS at my place is totally crap & I wouldn't mind a bit more atmosphere anyway...

Looking for somewhere near the city or North Melbourne. (Not Fed square!) maybe a soccer club? Or bar which isn't chockers.
Thanks
 
i reckon the ozzzies will win 2 -0 or 2 - 1.

The czechs are unpredictable. If they play poorly we can beat em. However if they are on their game, they have some goals scorers.

Viduka is due for a goal, but hes being heavily marrked, which shoudl free up others to score.

I reckon through pure heart will get the ozzies through.
 
3 veiws of a secret said:
The interesting thing about the appointment of O'Neil,is that if Oz do get into the last 16 then its more money from FIFA,which can only move the Soccerwho's forward!
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definately agree, Australian soccer will only become bigger and better from here on.... and so does Guus' hip pocket, with a cool $850,000 bonus from Soccer Australia if the Socceroos make it to the round of 16!

Serbia & Montenegro were looking like worthy contenders with the form they displayed in the lead up. the 6-0 loss to Argentina says it all.

not long till kick off!! ...i'm pretty confident the Socceroos can win and let's hope that Mark Viduka's house in Croatia doesn't come under attack!

Croatian police guard Viduka's house
June 21, 2006 - 8:30PM

Croatian police have put an armed guard on the house of Socceroo striker Mark Viduka for fear it will be attacked if Australia knocks the Croats out of the World Cup.

The location of Viduka's villa in Lozica in Dubrovnik was not well known until it was mentioned on a Croatian national TV program by a reporter.

The Croatian newsman, reporting from the Australian camp in Germany, told viewers back home he had been talking to Viduka about how he would feel about putting Croatia out of the competition, identifying where Viduka's house is.

The reporter joked with his presenter about how secure the house would be should Australia go through to the second round at Croatia's expense.

Police responded by putting a squad of officers around the property for fear fans who now know the address could try to damage the villa.

Viduka, who grew up in Melbourne, is of Croatian heritage and previously played his club football for Dinamo Zagreb.

Several members of the Australian team have Croatian roots, and midfielder Josip Skoko also owns property in the Croatian port town of Split.

Barring an unlikely Japan win against Brazil, Australia will only need to draw with Croatia to join Brazil as qualifiers from group F.
 
WOOHOOOOOO!!

great game! well done socceroos, you've done us proud!

no doubt it's a time for celebration, but i've just got to vent my frustration below... i do apologise

- the game was horrendously umpired... the umpire was shocking for most of the game. had he decided to actually do his job, there could have easily been 2 more penalties eg. Viduka held/dragged down in the 1st half and a Croatian handball in the box later on. he didn't even realise that Simunic should have been off the ground after being yellow carded twice.

- kalac the goalkeeper should never be allowed to represent Australia again. his blunders nearly cost Australia a spot in the next round and he should be forever grateful to Harry Kewell for equalising. his goalkeeping was way off his usual high level and my mates and i just lost all confidence every time Croatia was attacking, afraid of another mistake.

all the best against Italy!
 
In the final 16

Unbelievable.

Fantastic effort by the Soccerroos.

Guus is a legend.

Aussies have been the brunt of two shocking refereeing displays which is unacceptable at this level.
 
Harry came through at last with that goal!

But three yellow cards to 1 player, 1 hand ball going unpenalised - what were the umpires doing out there - all four of them????
 
in all 3 games, the refereeing against the ozzies has been shocking.

Against this adversity the boys have done it, well done, bring on Italy.

Make way for the socceroo juggernaut, we are going all the way.

The boys played with a lot of heart, thats what got us through. They never gave up.
 
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