emydura
Well-Known Member
Gary's world cup soccer thread got wiped so I'm starting it again.
The Australians lost today to the Chileans, but I was pretty rapt with how they played. Take away the chaotic first 10 minutes where nerves played a part and they more than held there own with the Chileans. For large parts of the 2nd half they seem to be dominating but just couldn't get that equalizing goal. They didn't have a lot of luck with the bounce of the ball nor the referee. Given people were predicting they were going to get slaughtered it was more than a respectable performance.
Next game is against the Dutch who played OK in beating Spain. Still I think Gary and Jean must be worried. oke:
The Australians lost today to the Chileans, but I was pretty rapt with how they played. Take away the chaotic first 10 minutes where nerves played a part and they more than held there own with the Chileans. For large parts of the 2nd half they seem to be dominating but just couldn't get that equalizing goal. They didn't have a lot of luck with the bounce of the ball nor the referee. Given people were predicting they were going to get slaughtered it was more than a respectable performance.
Next game is against the Dutch who played OK in beating Spain. Still I think Gary and Jean must be worried. oke: