Let me be the first to say that this particular match reminds me of Manchester United’s win over Bayern Munich in the 1998/99 UEFA Champions League Final. The Final was harsh for the German; they were a goal up while all the German fans singing and dancing knowing that Bayern Munich was leading in what was already stoppage time, only to lose to the English. Two English goals in stoppage time. Two goals two minutes apart during stoppage time. The English won it. Everybody had expected a German win. But it was not. And it was harsh.
The Australia-Japan World Cup match wasn’t that harsh (tag). The atmosphere wasn’t comparable to what the German went through in 1999. Still, I’m sure the Japanese were devastated as much.
I almost felt pity for the Japanese but given Shinji Ono actually played for Feyenoord once, I reconsidered my position. I wanted to support Australia because Jason Culina was an Ajacied once but since he’s currently with PSV, I decided not to support the Socceroos. In the end, I took the Swiss’ by default position.
Anyway, Czech Republic is up against USA today. Go Czech! It should be a fun match to watch but alas, I’m too tired to stay up for it. So, while I’m slumbering in my bed, my heart will be in Gelsenkirchen.
Bah, screw tomorrow’s work. I’m sleeping in front of idiot’s box. This is a once in four years affair, dude!
3 replies on “[808] Of Socceroos’ three goals in six minutes”
Timmy Cahill was teriffic! He’s a high impact player, good when you need someone to turn things around. Kudos to the Aussies. They’re one of them teams that I’m supporting for this WC.
Yes. The Japanese also seemed to have lost their will to fight back too.
Awesome fightback and a well-deserved win with Timmy Cahill the hero. I think that the Japanese suffered in the 38 degree heat towards the end.