socceroos vs oman

[Costaki10]

oz won 1-0.

if you ask me thats a very very disappointing result. aus should have put at least 3 goals on oman.

they will struggle alot during the world cup if they keep playing like this

 

[Almobro]

Well they do have two key players out. I don't watch much soccer only premier league and some of the U-20's Fifa World cup matches.

 

[Doga]

The Oman Keeper did very well at times and got lucky at others.

I am not too worried tbh

I thought we knocked the ball around well, created space, chances, etc

 

[dogs_4 lyf]

Kewell seriously needs to be played upfront if Viduka doesn't show.

Kennedy Cant dribble or shoot or even hold the ball up well if hes life depends on it. Only good in the air, therefore can have much better impact off the bench.

 

[Almobro]

The Oman Keeper did very well at times and got lucky at others.

I am not too worried tbh

I thought we knocked the ball around well, created space, chances, etc

Was there a good attendance?

 

[roberts_6_leb]

cahill scored for those who didnt know,

 

[.PARANoIR.]

Glad I'm not the only person who thinks Kennedy is useless.

We flattered Oman tonight. Should've been 3 or 4 up, at least. Props to their keeper though, he's pretty handy.

 

[.PARANoIR.]

Was there a good attendance?

20,000 odd. Pretty ordinary for mine.

 

[Almobro]

20,000 odd. Pretty ordinary for mine.

True that.

 

[andoni91]

there gna get smashed next year in south africa

 

[Almobro]

Hmm... TBH i think they would have a good run but will get kicked out near the finals.

 

[Sabre V]

We are nowhere near as good as we were heading into the last world cup unfortunately, the aura seems to be gone... Maybe we just expect too much of them after the last world cup effort...

We definately didn't play well tonight.

 

[Doga]

we were without Grella and Bresciano. The latter IMO is our best player

 

[Almobro]

Don't think i've seen Grella play is he good?

 

[Book]

Who was the Oman keeper? Ali Al-Habsi?

 

[CMP]

Kewell seriously needs to be played upfront if Viduka doesn't show.

Kennedy Cant dribble or shoot or even hold the ball up well if hes life depends on it. Only good in the air, therefore can have much better impact off the bench.

Kewell is by far at his best with the room to move going forward.

Australia has some real trouble ahead in the striking ranks. Its unfortunate that Kewell by default will end up in the front line. When this is NOT his position. He is not that good playing tight & having to turn with the ball.

All the Strikers we have at the moment (of few of which can score goals) play the same game. They need a dominant force standing next to them up front. That can hold up the ball & turn on the ball & attract defenders.

A roll Viduka has done well over the years. People bag Viduka for not scoring more goals for Australia. But his work off the ball has allowed space for many goals to be scored without him getting any credit.

Pim sees Kennedy in this roll. However he too is better suited to play off a player like this also.

A combination of not having a quality strike force & the fact that we will only be playing 1 up front in the World Cup will more than likely see a few people upset that we won't go as good as we did in Germany.

 

[Fict|on.x]

Grella does most of our dirty work, he runs his ass off and tackles anything that moves

IMO he is our best player

our best striker is McDonald, wiyth cahill behind him and kewell on the left.

 

[Hansta]

not worried at all, the boys are through already, its not easy to keep the concentration going, unlike last time.

IMO we will surprise quite a few people, i wouldnt even be surprised if we top our group (depending on the draw lol)

 

[Doga]

Don't think i've seen Grella play is he good?

He is the kind of player that does all the dirty work!!

Kewell is by far at his best with the room to move going forward.

Australia has some real trouble ahead in the striking ranks. Its unfortunate that Kewell by default will end up in the front line. When this is NOT his position. He is not that good playing tight & having to turn with the ball.

All the Strikers we have at the moment (of few of which can score goals) play the same game. They need a dominant force standing next to them up front. That can hold up the ball & turn on the ball & attract defenders.

A roll Viduka has done well over the years. People bag Viduka for not scoring more goals for Australia. But his work off the ball has allowed space for many goals to be scored without him getting any credit.

Pim sees Kennedy in this roll. However he too is better suited to play off a player like this also.

A combination of not having a quality strike force & the fact that we will only be playing 1 up front in the World Cup will more than likely see a few people upset that we won't go as good as we did in Germany.

Awesome post. Despite that Gay avatar plenty of respect your way. I especially liked the part about big dukes. Something I have been saying to others for ages.

 

[Almobro]

Who was the Oman keeper? Ali Al-Habsi?

Yea thats him.