Australia vs Uzbekistan

[We Done Ya]

Finally taking some of our chances (still could have had one or two more, Carney ). Uzbeks will finish very strong and we will fade out a lot due to our last game. We definately need one more early goal to shut out the second half.

[Knight7]

Uzbeks on top everywhere but defense which evidently is like a siv

lol Uzbeks very good at passing the ball sideways and racking up the stats re possession

Australia far far better at attacking, defending and goalkeeping

Oh and coaching

Struggle to get through the group

[We Done Ya]

Carney Goal! Uzbek red card. Kruse should have made it 4.

Game Over!

[R. King]

any one know where I can watch this on a PC? And who won the other semi?

[Knight7]

any one know where I can watch this on a PC? And who won the other semi?

why don't you watch it on the PC you are using

[We Done Ya]

Far out guys. Save some for the final!!!

[R. King]

so your answer is No Knight7? ................and such a sharp wit so early in the morning

[Knight7]

looks like the 'troll' has gone to bed lol

feel sorry for the grumpy old bastard

wow he would be hoping that Japan can beat us in the final

sad really

[swannsong]

Get Schwartzer up front....now !

[R. King]

6 nil, now that's down right embarrassing for a semi-final, any of the kids getting a run?

[R. King]

Mac Donald would be disappointed he didn't get a run, would have been half a chance for a goal, one would think.

[Russia2O18]

the weak hearts completely gave up in the second half
the Socceroos should've won by 10 or 12 in the end. very embarrassing for the tournament

the Uzbeks should hand back their kits

[R. King]

Not a bad result. Considering some pundits were suggesting that the Uzbeks would be more than a match for us. The unfortunate thing about winning so BIG is that the next game some of us supporters will go into it with a level of expectation not fitting of a final.

I think the main stream media will build this up as of the 6am news.

Enjoy your Australia Day guys.

[Russia2O18]

well given the scoreline i still think there were a few players on the Socceroos team that played poorly and struggled
i suspect there may be an investigation into the Uzbek performance. they literally stopped playing for periods.

fitness may be a key for the final as the second half of the Japan/Korea game indicated a major drop off in performance as both sides ran each other into the ground in the first.

[Kitchimo]

There was no sense of uzbeks giving up in the stadium until 4-0, djeparov still worked his arse off. We were simply immense at soaking up pressure, holding them out, and hammering the break. I know I shouldt feedthe troll.....

[Hawkseys Double]

Terrific result, Kewell really is proving to be the man for Australia at the moment. Regardless, Japan is no easy opponent however I have a great feeling!

I think it's fantastic to see some A-League (and ex A-League) players out there showing the world how far Australia is coming along as a footballing nation. Very, very proud of Makay, Ogen and Kruse. Top work you guys are doing the country proud.

[Knight7]

well given the scoreline i still think there were a few players on the Socceroos team that played poorly and struggled
i suspect there may be an investigation into the Uzbek performance. they literally stopped playing for periods.

fitness may be a key for the final as the second half of the Japan/Korea game indicated a major drop off in performance as both sides ran each other into the ground in the first.

[Bomber]

I predicted a comfortable win, but didnt think it would be THAT comfortable! Well in, and on Australia Day (our time anyway).

[Redders]

Matt Mckay sensational, close to best on ground setting up 3 goals. He is having some tournament.

[ruud]

well given the scoreline i still think there were a few players on the Socceroos team that played poorly and struggled
i suspect there may be an investigation into the Uzbek performance. they literally stopped playing for periods.

fitness may be a key for the final as the second half of the Japan/Korea game indicated a major drop off in performance as both sides ran each other into the ground in the first.

haha youre a joke

go back to your conspiracy theories

[Petro83]

you would have to say that matt mckay will not be playing for the brisbane roar next season. what a player!

[Petro83]

Rosemont went ok LOL @ the "FK OFF MELBOURNE CHANT" when kruse came on for a run
we couldnt help but laugh when he choked infront of goal but then after a while u got over the the whole melb victory thing and ya wanted him to score (and he did). he looked very good out there.

[winzor]

Terrific result, Kewell really is proving to be the man for Australia at the moment. Regardless, Japan is no easy opponent however I have a great feeling!

I think it's fantastic to see some A-League (and ex A-League) players out there showing the world how far Australia is coming along as a footballing nation. Very, very proud of Makay, Ogen and Kruse. Top work you guys are doing the country proud.

However, it is four English Premier League players, and three ex-EPL players who are the backbone of the side.....

[Hawkseys Double]

Yes there are Premier League players in the backbone of the side. However a few years ago you would be lucky to see a player in the national team who plays in Australia.

[Red-4-Life]

Excellent performance!! I wonder what the Uzbekistan coach thinks of Australia now

Matt McKay had 3 assists and I thought was best on ground for us and its good to see Kewell playing well again.

[Einstein]

7:25pm kickoff in Doha, so the late kickoff. We're playing in Al Khalifa (50,000 seater). I have a feeling me and my mate will be two of about 10,000 people there and it will look ridiculous on tv!

Ended up just over 25,000

[Kitchimo]

Only because of the hordes of free ticketed local workers that streamed in from about the 20 minute mark.... !

[ADEL.GOONERS]

Matt Mckay sensational, close to best on ground setting up 3 goals. He is having some tournament.

your not kidding me , great game ,and great tournament , lets hope he has a great final against the japs , and also lets hope he stays in the a league next season,just goes to show you, pim vebeek was wrong about the a league if you count sasha , and kruise as well , although he did choke a bit in front of goal

[Crue Head]

Only because of the hordes of free ticketed local workers that streamed in from about the 20 minute mark.... !

As you said on facebook in regards to local crowds, you either want people there or you don't.

[Russia2O18]

massive win by the Socceroos against a team ranked 45 places below New Zealand
a truly momentous day in Australian soccer