The ref blew his whistle for full time somewhere between the last throw in and the two headders toward goal. Mad, he was on something.

....or forgot to take his meds - one or the other :wink:

cheers

Blay

From watching the highlights - that game looked like complete chaos.

Was the whole match like that?

Sure was Khazul - I would like to see the penalty count - the ref was nearly playing a tune with that whistle at one stage during the second half...

Certainly made for interesting viewing.

There were 20,000 people at Federation Square in Melbourne watching the game on big screens - the police closed most of the CBD down - considering the size of the Italian community in Melbourne they will nearly have to shut the entire city down for the next match against Italy

cheers

Blay

Seems to be the standrard in this cup so far. :roll:

I didn't catch the game actually. TV here was based around Japan not making it to the next round.

Still, I'm happy you were thinking of me Khazul! :D

Nice going Aussies :wink:

Hmm Aus plays Italy in one hour. I think our luck may have run its course.

Anyone else gonna watch the game tonight? Im off for free beers at bar open ;)

cheers

Blay

This is the year the Aussie football comes of age.

Go Roo's

We love the underdog !!

Not if the ref has anything to do with it :(

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Worst decision ever - with 15 seconds to go at that.....

To the referees credit - in real time, it looked like a foul. But when he goes home and checks the reply - I sincerely hope he feel violently ill.

We played 11 vs 10 most of the game with a red card against Italy - unfortunately we just didnt have the striking power to convert - perhaps Kewell would have been the difference....

All credit to the Italian's defensive game - but honestly it shouldve gone to a shoot out - and given Italy's history with shootouts we wouldve been a red hot chance...

I could keep going on - but I would be missing the point if I didnt say WELL FUCKING DONE AUSSIES YOU DID YOUR COUNTRY PROUD

Drank way too many bourbons so its bedtime for me.

cheers

Blay