World Cup Anyone?

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:14 pm

I caught the first half of that game and went back to bed

I ordered my England jersey from thefa.com (it has its own shop) and it was a smooth transaction. Foxsoccershop.com also has international "football" apparel as well.

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:51 pm

Snagged my England jersey! With me cheering for the Mother Country, Beckham and the boys will surely reach the Promised Land!

...as long as Wayne is ok...

wints · Post by **wints** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 2:01 pm

We'll have to do a lot better than the opener, but we are slow starters.

Shrek is essential for us to progress. No one else like him in the squad. Our first string eleven are a match for anyone, but lose just one player and the quality drops dramatically.

Yellow cards are also a huge factor....

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:39 am

You're not kidding, Wints - we copped four of them last night...... with Brasil next up!

Ouch!!

Great job, 'Roos.

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:07 pm

3-0?

Maybe we should stick to sports we dominate, like basketball and baseball. Wait, forget I said that...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:26 pm

The problem with the England team, is that we don't have any Torquay United players in it....

As a result, I think that we'll only win the final by three goals!

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:46 pm

Congrats Howard on the Soceroo's!

My buddy Michael Owen is in "frustrated mode". I did not enjoy watching most of that game. It seemed like most of it was high volleys for super-tall-Crouch to head in and it just didn't work.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:01 pm

Thanks, Alisha. It's a great feeling... for the moment!

I missed the Japan goal and and Tim Cahill's two. Woke up just in time to see Aloisi's. Guess it'll be 'replay time' tonight!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:11 pm

I'm not known for my sporting interests, however there was no way I was going to miss Australia's first World Cup Finals match in thirty years.

And what a great match it was....Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi !Oi !Oi!

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:42 am

Good show Aussies, keeping it exciting!

wints · Post by **wints** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:08 am

Watching that come from behind 3-1 win looked as much fun to the Aussie crowd as smashing the Poms at the MCG...

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:59 am

That's where I differ from a lot Aussie fans, Wints. I much prefer a 5 dayer with a nail-biting finish. Of course I'm happier with an Aussie win but if it goes the other way I still enjoy the stoush!!

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:56 pm

Howard! Tough deal with Brazil but only 1 point needed to move onto the Final 16. I'm pulling for you guys! I just hope that England can take on Sweden and Owen can get back on form. Owen + Rooney = dynamic football duo.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:29 pm

Thanks, Alisha. Brazil were just too good. We had our opportunities but failed to put 'em in the back of the net - Brazil didn't!!

Best of luck to the Poms as well....

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:10 pm

Oh what a sad day for Michael Owen! I couldn't believe it...the very first minute! Got by with a tie....but a sad day.