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The Boron Rod had gout today, and might otherwise have provided the necessary creative spark - failing that, you're right astro, and while G_d knows it's foolhardy to critique Guus' management (he'll probably take Russia to Euro 2008 semis or finals,) there really should have been an Aloisi or Kennedy on 10-20 minutes earlier, because Oz did not for all their possession and territory, against a team intent on shutting the door right firm, look very much like scoring. However, he was likely relying on Aloisi in extra-time to do just that - hindsight's a wonderful thing.
I can't say I'm all that upset, really; while I'd normally support an underdog, the commentators have peeved me by deciding Australia are, like, British and Italy were - even after the sending-off - creating better chances when breaking (because they have much better players,) and still looked an elegant, classy outfit for the most part. Very hard to break down. As usual. Also, I kinda want them to win so my revised prediction is right, and therefore the sport continues to look like the one area I've a chance of trumping the majority of B'lith on Teh Knowledge of. Regardless, Australia have established themselves on the world scene finally, and have hopefully established the sport formerly horrifically dubbed 'Wogball' some more in the country (even though it does seem a bit unfair, given how good they are at all the other ones. Be nice if there were some black players in the team too, mind.)
I 'allowed' SO to watch Big Bruv in order for a guarantee that I get to watch Spain-France tomorrow, and thankfully missed an hour of the utterly dreary Ukraine-Switzerland tie, which... you've got to think Italy have a coast to the semis, really. That probably makes it more painful for Australians, but there it is. The Ukraine have now been involved in what must be hot contenders for worst matches of the tournament, and I want them out - coach is a racist cock too, which only helps to increase the desire. Watching dreck like that is really giving me moodswings; I'm desperately vested in watching a good tournament (for the record, since 1990, I think 98 was definitely the best one) and I can't decide if this is yet; looked a dead cert after the first game. I also missed the Argentina-Mexico and Germany-Sweden ties due to having a bollocks time at a wedding, and the former seems to have been a classic, the latter a very good performance - did see the goals, mind you, and Maxi's winner's is best for me thus far, just ahead of Cole, Cambiasso and Bakary Kone. High hopes for two crackers tomorrow, come on you Black Stars, etc. |
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which lets be honest is extremely likely, but as a wise man once said 'it's a funny old game' ...sorry
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