Crowdie
10 Dec 2003, 04:43 PM
Matar leads Emirates to new heights (1-0)
The United Arab Emirates have done it. Little fancied to win their last sixteen clash with Australia in Sharjah, they succeeded by dint of sheer hard work - and no little skill - in overcoming the Aussies. The game was more memorable for the electric atmosphere in the Al-Sharjah stadium and the indomitable spirit of Ismail Matar and co. than for the quality of the action. Now the Australians are free to repent their timid approach at leisure, while the Emirates will be partying long into the night. Tomorrow it will be time to turn their attentions to quarter-final opponents Colombia.
More information - http://www.fifa.com/en/display/article,73453.html
Crowdie
The United Arab Emirates have done it. Little fancied to win their last sixteen clash with Australia in Sharjah, they succeeded by dint of sheer hard work - and no little skill - in overcoming the Aussies. The game was more memorable for the electric atmosphere in the Al-Sharjah stadium and the indomitable spirit of Ismail Matar and co. than for the quality of the action. Now the Australians are free to repent their timid approach at leisure, while the Emirates will be partying long into the night. Tomorrow it will be time to turn their attentions to quarter-final opponents Colombia.
More information - http://www.fifa.com/en/display/article,73453.html
Crowdie