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Understando muchacho. Aribaaah!. We agree with each other but we're arguing with each other. I love the English language.

Well, we agree except for this.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN (coz its a fvcking tough group which i dont think australia can progress from, and merely being in the cup and playing against sides like brazil & croatia in the pinnacle of football competition is fvcking ace).

I think this will be a common assessment of Australia's chances and it will work to our advantage (as long as our players don't think like this, and I'm sure Huus won't let them ). Huus looked more than comfortable shaking the hands of the other coaches in our group at the draw ceremony.

Btw, here's our win record against the other teams in our group

Brazil 5
Australia 1
The last time Australia met Brazil, we won 1-0 (Confed Cup 2001)

Japan 5
Australia 5

Croatia 1
Australia 2

Seriously, when I first learnt we were with Brazil I thought shit, we're fucked. But then I realised the other teams are doable, and, yes, we will be center stage against Brazil regardless, and our boys I'm sure will consider reputation as nothing on the day and will relish the chance to mix it with the big guns in the World Cup.

Bring it on! (Man, this is gonna rock. Bring on the party!)

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Originally posted by b1_ Brazil 5 Australia 1 The last time Australia met Brazil, we won 1-0 (Confed Cup 2001)

If i remember correctly, all the star players of Brazil weren't even playing in that game. Ronaldino was playing i think but he was still a brand new player for Brazil back then.

Now just imagine all the top players playing in that game, a much different score.

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Well i'll be supporting both Croatia and Australia until they vs each other, i'll support Croatia which should be an interesting match for us aussie croats.

i think Australia have done quite well out of that group, they have one of the easier European teams, at least they avodied Holland, Czech, Portugal etc.

I went on a scores predictor http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foo...tor/4515694.stm of you want the URL.

Came up with Australia topping there group (drawing with Brazil, beating Japan and Croatia, Brazil drawing with Japan) and then a 2nd round of USA (i think USA will qualify from their group), Q/F of Ukraine and then a semi of England. You never know, the favourites certainyl wont win all their mathces and there will be some shocks

Bet you'd be happy with that.

I genuinelly think Australia could be a bit of a surprise package in this world cup.

Best of luck guys

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Originally posted by Psygnosis If i remember correctly, all the star players of Brazil weren't even playing in that game. Ronaldino was playing i think but he was still a brand new player for Brazil back then. Now just imagine all the top players playing in that game, a much different score.

Give me a break.

Yes, these big teams do have a tendancy to field their second string sides against us and then wonder why we beat them. Their stupidity can't be helped but it can be dealt with on the pitch. Besides, Brazil are so strong their second side should have beaten us easily anyway, right?

Regardless of the circumstances, we'll take that win and use it as a psychological advantage when we meet next.

Tough group...


Our best chance imo is against the croatians, because they also play a european style of football. Japan is a tough team, and their strenghths are our weaknesses... ie speed, quick footed etc. Ahh well you gotta be in it to win it, so i guess anything can happen.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN ahhhhh, group B is looking sweet the swedes are good, dont remember anything about paraguary tho. and trinidad? pleasure to have you aboard! confident england can make it to the next round. B - england, sweden

GROUP B
England
Paraguay
Trinidad & Tobago
Sweden

Watch out for Paraguay they distroyed most of the South American Teams not just this year but they have been on fire for the past 2 so years in South America. I wouldnt be suprised if they topped the group or knock out England

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Originally posted by NiNo LoCo Watch out for Paraguay they distroyed most of the South American Teams not just this year but they have been on fire for the past 2 so years in South America. I wouldnt be suprised if they topped the group or knock out England

yeah, i was wondering about that. i always got the 2 "guay"s confused, and thought uruguay were the stronger (thanks australia!). last time i saw para play tho they didnt impress me. or was that uru? haha.

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Originally posted by Tranceilvania Greece became the European champion last year which I could never even imagined in a thousand years. Its simply illogical but it happened

and why aren't they in the world cup? i wanted to see how they fared against other nations.

EDIT: don't worry, story here.

official world cup 06 site: http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/

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Last edited by eRRaTiK on Dec-11-2005 at 12:01

some cool vids...

Adidas - Women's Shaolin Soccer Ad
Ronaldinho Nike Ad
Soccer Skills

more at http://www.youtube.com/

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great videos
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