I do not mind to see him in the stadium as long as I see Peter Hore in the stadium. Two memorable sentences from Ahmadreza Abedzadeh and Khodadad Azizi; Ahmadreza Abedzadeh: God bless Peter Hore always. Khodadad Azizi: After we conceded the second goal, one of the persons who really helped us equalize the game was the guy who pulled down the goal net. He meant Peter Hore obviously. Basically he did a huge favor for us.
Careful what you wish for "socceroo." But it has indeed been far too long since the last time I tasted aussie tears. It would be rather refreshing since I've been getting bored of Korean tears. They're taste sour now. lol.
He was at it again last night. In a great open game of football with no spite in it he managed to find 7 yellow cards. They should take the whistle out of his hand and replace it with a flag.
I think at that time and even now, Beating the USA put Iran on the map for the first time since the 1970's. The USA does mention how "lowly" Iran's team was and how that loss was so embarassing just to reduce the effect that Iran's win had. I learned this later because at the time, I was a small 5 year old who didn't know whether to root for Iran or USA as they are both home to me. But the heck that I know, I would love to play Australia again. Given the quality of Pot 3-5 in this group, they are at least guaranteed a 2nd place GD good enough to advance easily.
They're too busy enjoying their "handegg," and not sophisticated enough to shed tears for football. I'd enjoy their tears after they elect Hillary though.
This is what it was like for me. My dad (and now stepdad) like to watch hockey, my mom likes to watch American football, my aunt and uncle (who I've stayed with very often during my childhood) watch baseball, the people at my school like basketball. That's how I got into them. As for soccer, I got into it on my own, and now I can say it along with hockey are my favourites.
Spiranovic looked out of sorts against Jordan. Really couldn't handle the pace of the Jordani forward (their only outlet). Not sure why Wright didn't switch with Spiranovic (considering Jordan had a lone striker Wright could have man marked and Spiranovic swept). The Socceroos dominated the game, but really couldn't find that telling ball in the final third. A bit of creativity lacking and not enough width (the crossing was abysmal). Congrats to Jordan though they stuck to their game plan and it worked. Wasn't necessarily pretty to watch but effective ... personally I'd expect more from a home team (in their style of play), but guess you got to play to win at this stage of qualification.
Well this Thursday Australia have a home game against Kyrgyzstan in Canberra (shouldn't be too cold there this time of year). Hoping the locals get out for this game (no international games in Canberra when I lived there, and the Cosmos games were very quiet to attend ... an old couple use to take pity on us students and give us some warm drinks and blankets for night games). I will be interested to see how the visitors play away from home ... they managed a 0-0 draw with Jordan in Amman, but I don't see Australia getting caught on the counter attack again (can't see Kyrgyzstan playing as positive as they did when we played them in Bishtek). I think the Aussies would be looking for a 2-0 win at least. Then the following week they go to Dhaka (maybe) to play Bangladesh. The Bengals haven't put up much fight this tournament, so think the Aussies should be able to pad their goal difference in that game. The game on Thursday is crucial to get them back on track though.
I don't think there are many posters from the other nations on this forum either ... so just a bunch of Aussies talking to themselves After last nights performance I don't see us dropping anymore points in this group, Jordan sat deep for their home game against us and if they do the same in Australia they'll be thumped. Kyrgyzstan were lucky to only concede three last night, should have at least been 5 or more.
Well tonight Australia are doing a flying raid of Bangladesh. Will they come away with all three points? Going on the Bengal's performances thus far it should be a matter of how much ... let's hope. The other interesting match tonight is Kyrgyzstan vs Jordan in Bishtek. Kyrgyzstan were a much better team at home when they played Australia, but some key outs may have weakened them too much. They did however manage a 0 - 0 draw in Jordan, so could be a crucial match for both teams (and I am sure the Aussies will be keen observers of the final result ... as a draw/lose by Jordan would see us go back to the top of the table, if we beat Bangladesh). Think the game in Bishtek will definitely be the match of the day today in this group. Also of note that results against the bottom placed side (Bangladesh most likely) do not count towards determining the runner up positions that qualify for the next group (but could perhaps decide top spot).
Congratulation to Australia! We want you in our group in next round. I was getting worried you may not make it there. Now that Kyrgyzstan got the ideal result, the chance of meeting again after 1997 will be high. Hopefully, see you next year in Melbourne!
Would be a great fixture if that draw happens. I always thought Jordan would struggle against as at home anyway, but Kyrgyzstan really has made the equation a lot better now ... two home games for us to finish up this stage and don't see us dropping any points.
GROUP B 29 March: Australia v Jordan, Tajikistan v Kyrgyzstan The Sydney Football Stadium will be the venue for one of the most-enticing clashes of the round as leaders Australia host Jordan with a two-point lead to maintain. Both teams enter the clash on the back of comprehensive victories in their previous outings, and the Jordanians will also take heart in the fact that they beat the Socceroos 2-0 in their previous meeting. The other Group B match sees Tajikistan visiting third-placed Kyrgyzstan aware that a positive result could go a long way in sealing their spot as one of the four best fourth-placed teams. http://www.the-afc.com/asian-cup-20...sia-2018uae-2019-qualifiers-md10-a-look-ahead
The game in Amman the Jordanian side sat very deep and caught the Aussies out on two quick counter attacks. I'd say the Aussies should be wise to this now, and I don't see Jordan being able to sit so deep with the Aussies at home. If Jordan sit deep it will over in the first half I feel. Australia has really stepped up with their home games of late, especially in the first half.