2006-07-02 19:24:44 · 6 answers · asked by Tim Tam 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
I think they have had a good World Cup.
Guus Hiddink have done a good job, even though I think he made some mistakes, especially in the game with Italy.
With Japan, Cahill (late) entrance was fundamental for the game (2 goals), but Japan lack of experience (3 goals in 8 min. in the last 10 min. of the game). Yet, it showed some character on the Socceroos.
With Brasil they did not do so good, but they had the best Team in the world in front of them.
The game with Croatia showed again some character, with a late equalizer from Kewell, probably the most important player they have (with Viduka). And again, some of the merit goes to Hiddink and his way of "assembling" player on the field.
The game with Italy was a big Hiddink's flop: they played the second half with an extra-man, but their play was too slow and too predictable, due to the presence of only one forward (Viduka) marked by Cannavaro and five midfielders (versus only 3 from Italy). The addition of a striker came too late and the foul in the penalty box was not the best choice of play for the Australian defender. They had a larger ball possession (too slow play and midfield superiority) but the chances on goal were superior for Italy.
If I have to give them a vote (1 to 10) I will give them a 6.
2006-07-02 19:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by soccer_mind 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I'm extremely proud of the socceroo's, they played amazingly, they seem to be or i should say they are a fantastic bunch of guy's who played to the best of their ability, they have a great team spirit that is quite obvious, they are passionate, skill full, definitely can play an intense game (eg: aus v cro) they wear their heart on their sleeves, they can control and dominate teams, they've proved that they can knock around and beat strong teams, they are an inspiration to us all, and it just go's to show if you truly believe in yourself and your team anything can happen. So even tough I'm still a bit disappointed in how our guy's were treated we cant dwell on the past, we need to look forward and now they have the Asia cup qualifiers and the next world cup. Well done socceroo's and good luck. You have many angels looking over you :-)
2006-07-03 02:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Tigerlilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bloody well, in fact better then that as they should have been into the next round if not for the dodgey ref. I was surprised not to have seen harry team up with mark in the last game Good luck and see you in south africa in 4 yrs.
2006-07-03 02:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by littlebrother1961 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did very good,,,and they lost in the last minute, penalty kick!!!
Italy is in semi final now!!
so Australia did pretty good
2006-07-03 02:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by SMOoOKY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They played pretty good, but why dwell on the past??
2006-07-03 02:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Juventina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were good.. better than i expected.. it was really sad when they lost thru a penalty.. the whole nation was really upset cos they played so well! =(
2006-07-03 04:14:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋