Game Thread: Australia vs Japan June 12

Konovalov · 06-12-06, 04:00 AM

Well, today is the big day for Australia. The last time we played a match in the World Cup I was just 50 days old having been born the previous month. Now though we have returned and this time we are looking to improve on our 1974 performance. Firstly we are looking to score our first World Cup goal having not scored a single one in 1974. Secondly we are looking to get at least a win in the group stages and hopefully that will be today against Japan. Then after that we face the almighty Brazil followed finally by Croatia.

Kickoff today is at 1400 (GMT+1 time).

Go the Socceroos!

goldorak · 06-12-06, 04:56 AM

Honestly I see Japan winning over Australia and not vice versa.

diver · 06-12-06, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by goldorak

Honestly I see Japan winning over Australia and not vice versa.

We'll see. Japan are favourites, but I'm confident of an Aussie victory.

snowsub · 06-12-06, 06:37 AM

Go the Socceroos

goldorak · 06-12-06, 06:44 AM

I know that soccer means football for the american guys, but what does socceroos mean ?

Konovalov · 06-12-06, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by goldorak

I know that soccer means football for the american guys, but what does socceroos mean ?

It is just the name given to our national team. The soccer part you obviously know. The 'roos' refers to one of our most well known animals, the humble kangaroo. Roo is Aussie slang or shorthand for a kangaroo. Hope this clarifies for you.

diver · 06-12-06, 08:33 AM

Egyptian and Senegalise officials?This was always bound to involve controversy.Many bad calls, one directly leading to a Japanese goal, and its not even half time.Just our luck to get a whos who of bad officiating.

goldorak · 06-12-06, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Konovalov

It is just the name given to our national team. The soccer part you obviously know. The 'roos' refers to one of our most well known animals, the humble kangaroo. Roo is Aussie slang or shorthand for a kangaroo. Hope this clarifies for you.

Thanks for the explanation.

mog · 06-12-06, 09:25 AM

The referee has been giving penalties at the drop of a hat, and yet when our goalie actually gets properly obstructed - nothing.

Skybird · 06-12-06, 09:53 AM

Die spinnen, diese Australier

The referee - hmmmmmmmm...

mog · 06-12-06, 09:53 AM

CARN THE 'ROOS!!

3 goals in the last 8 minutes. Unbelievable.

goldorak · 06-12-06, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mog

CARN THE 'ROOS!!

3 goals in the last 8 minutes. Unbelievable.

Very nice match.
Kudos to the aussies.

diver · 06-12-06, 10:10 AM

Well at least the ref was bad on both sides. Just seconds after he scored the equaliser Cahil gave away what should have been a penalty spot kick.

3-1, coming back from the brink for a 2 goal win, they dominated play all match, the stats showed it, thank god they finally converted to win.

mog · 06-12-06, 10:25 AM

Does anyone know why Hiddink was pushing that Japanese guy? It looked like Guus was about to throw a haymaker.

goldorak · 06-12-06, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mog

Does anyone know why Hiddink was pushing that Japanese guy? It looked like Guus was about to throw a haymaker.

He was probably pissed at the first japanese goal.

06-12-06, 04:00 AM	#1
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Game Thread: Australia vs Japan June 12 Well, today is the big day for Australia. The last time we played a match in the World Cup I was just 50 days old having been born the previous month. Now though we have returned and this time we are looking to improve on our 1974 performance. Firstly we are looking to score our first World Cup goal having not scored a single one in 1974. Secondly we are looking to get at least a win in the group stages and hopefully that will be today against Japan. Then after that we face the almighty Brazil followed finally by Croatia. Kickoff today is at 1400 (GMT+1 time). Go the Socceroos! __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter) Last edited by Konovalov; 06-12-06 at 04:03 AM.

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snowsub 中国水兵 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Moreton bay Posts: 286 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go the Socceroos __________________

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,603 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Die spinnen, diese Australier The referee - hmmmmmmmm... __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Honestly I see Japan winning over Australia and not vice versa.

06-12-06, 06:44 AM	#5
goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know that soccer means football for the american guys, but what does socceroos mean ?

06-12-06, 08:33 AM	#7
diver Engineer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 213 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Egyptian and Senegalise officials?This was always bound to involve controversy.Many bad calls, one directly leading to a Japanese goal, and its not even half time.Just our luck to get a whos who of bad officiating.

06-12-06, 09:25 AM	#9
mog Medic Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 163 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The referee has been giving penalties at the drop of a hat, and yet when our goalie actually gets properly obstructed - nothing.

06-12-06, 10:10 AM	#13
diver Engineer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 213 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well at least the ref was bad on both sides. Just seconds after he scored the equaliser Cahil gave away what should have been a penalty spot kick. 3-1, coming back from the brink for a 2 goal win, they dominated play all match, the stats showed it, thank god they finally converted to win.

06-12-06, 10:25 AM	#14
mog Medic Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 163 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Does anyone know why Hiddink was pushing that Japanese guy? It looked like Guus was about to throw a haymaker.