Australia V Paraguay - 9th October

Guru Posts: 6486 Age: 18 Location: olympic park

Sydney Football Stadium @ 8.00 PM

In preparation for the Asian cup next year, this is a vital match for us. We need to get some serious form going as Asian teams aren't all easy to beat.

Alex BROSQUE
Tim CAHILL
David CARNEY
Jason CULINA
Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk)
Richard GARCIA
Mile JEDINAK
Josh KENNEDY
Harry KEWELL
Scott McDONALD
Jon McKAIN
Matthew McKAY
Lucas NEILL
Jade NORTH
Mark SCHWARZER (gk)
Michael THWAITE
Carl VALERI
Dario VIDOSIC
Luke WILKSHIRE

I'm liking the confidence of picking A-league players, however would have preferred them to be a little younger. Also Neill is almost certainly out while Cahill looks as though he might play on the bench.

Last time we played this lot was after the world cup of 06 where it ended in a 1-1 draw.

Guru Posts: 3820 Age: 20 Location: Maryborough

-----------------Schwarzer---------------
Wilkshire----North----Thwaite----Carney
------------------Cullina---------------
Vidosic----------Jedinak----------Kewell
-----------McDonald----Jesus-------

What i'd like to see. twaite is iffy though. and why the hell is brosque in there. he's been injured all year. they should of picked oar.

Legend Posts: 10316 Age: 22 Location: Brisssyyyyyy

Like to see Matty get a run.
Not bothered by the result but a good performance is a must. I'll tip a 1-1 draw.
Scotty Mac to FINALLY score! Grin

Guru Posts: 6486 Age: 18 Location: olympic park

jtm91 wrote:

-----------------Schwarzer---------------
Wilkshire----North----Thwaite----Carney
------------------Cullina---------------
Vidosic----------Jedinak----------Kewell
-----------McDonald----Jesus-------

What i'd like to see. twaite is iffy though. and why the hell is brosque in there. he's been injured all year. they should of picked oar.

I thought that too but Oar is playing in the U-19 AFC championships

Guru Posts: 1518 Age: 17

I reckon we can sneak a win here 1-0 seems plausible.

Guru Posts: 3820 Age: 20 Location: Maryborough

socceroos06 wrote:

jtm91 wrote:

-----------------Schwarzer---------------
Wilkshire----North----Thwaite----Carney
------------------Cullina---------------
Vidosic----------Jedinak----------Kewell
-----------McDonald----Jesus-------

What i'd like to see. twaite is iffy though. and why the hell is brosque in there. he's been injured all year. they should of picked oar.

I thought that too but Oar is playing in the U-19 AFC championships

ahh true.

Administrator Posts: 6316 Age: 21 Location: Sydney

Game's already started.

Starting XI:

(c) (gk) Mark Schwarzer 1
David Carney 3
Tim Cahill 4
Jason Culina 5
Luke Wilkshire 8
Joshua Kennedy 9
Harry Kewell 10
Jade North 13
Mile Jedinak 15
Richard Garcia 19
Jon McKain 20

Subs:

(gk) Eugene Galekovic 18
Michael Thwaite 6
Alex Brosque 11
Matt McKay 14
Carl Valeri 16
Scott McDonald 17
Dario Vidosic 22

Administrator Posts: 6316 Age: 21 Location: Sydney

I just noticed Josh Kennedy cut off his Jesus hair!

Moderator Posts: 5742 Age: 21 Location: QLD

Really boring game, very scrappy, shit surface and not the best atmosphere.

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Guru Posts: 6486 Age: 18 Location: olympic park

Good win, and not a bad performance on what was a shit surface. Deserved the win really despite being outplayed for the start of the first half. But we took our chances so thats all that matters

Legend Posts: 10316 Age: 22 Location: Brisssyyyyyy

Good to win.
All that can be said really I think.

Legend Posts: 11984 Age: 17

Atmosphere was okay, same can't be said about the pitch though, as mentioned it was very poor.

Meaningless game but we got the win which is good, and I like the way Osieck approached the game and the tactics he used. Good to see some of the guys who don't usually pull on a green and gold jersey getting a go on the field, and also great to see Carney score Smile