A penalty to substitute Francesco Totti with the last kick of the game saw Italy end Australia's World Cup dream in controversial circumstances with a 1-0 win in Kaiserslautern this morning.
Totti's penalty came after Lucas Neill was judged to have brought down Fabio Grosso in the final minute of stoppage time.
The decision sparked outrage among Socceroos fans after TV replays appeared to show that Neill had been unlucky to have the penalty blown against him as Grosso seemed to fall over his legs.
The aussies were great value for money in this world cup and i really wanted them to go further, from the start there great comeback against japan set the scene for a great performance from the growing football nation, this i believe is just the start of the australian football story, i expect to see them a lot more regular at world cups from now on......world cup fever has taken a serious grip on that country and the people just dont wanna let go..........
.
1 comment:
Great blog you have here Rafa.
Agree totally with your sentiments regarding Australia. We are only just beginning our "football" journey, and while I'm under no illusions that it'll be the #1 football code in the most competitive football marketplace in the world (AFL, Rugby Union, League and Soccer!) we are certainly awaking a sleeping giant.
The scenes at Federation Square in Melbourne are proof of that!
Add that to the fact that the Socceroos are now playing in the Asian Confederation, means more international games that matter and hopefully the 'good' players make themselves available.
All in all, an exciting time for football in my fair country and the nation couldn't be prouder of the team after their efforts in Germany.
All Things Red">
ps. If Lucas Neil doesn't end up in the World Cup XI, there is something seriously amiss at FIFA!
Post a Comment