Australians let us all rejoice
The Socceroos notch up their first ever World Cup Finals goal today. And their second goal. And their third. All in eight minutes.
Tim Cahill scored in the 84th and 89th minute, and John Aloisi scored in the 92nd. The two substitutes gave Australia their first ever World Cup Final win.
It was a great game, I must say. Both sides started very well, with plenty of chances both ways. Then Japan got lucky. In the 26th minute, Shunsuke Nakamura floated a cross into the box, which then somehow found its way into the net when Australian keeper Mark Schwarzer got entangled with two Japanese players. Australians cried foul, and Schwarzer later complained to the referee, who admitted he had made a mistake. ()
Schwarzers opposite number however did well to save several shots, including drives by Mark Viduka. However, in the 53rd minute, Guus Hiddink would make a decision that would lead Australia to Victory. He brough on Tim Cahill.
With 6 minutes left on the clock, Cahill jumped on a loose ball off a Throw in. A throw in that was the result of a parried free kick. Minutes after Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi high-fived his teammates for saving that free kick, he was off his line, allowing Cahill to pounce on the loose ball and tie up the game.
Five minutes later, Cahill brought Australia to its feet. He drove home a long drive, richoceting off the left post to give Australia the lead. With three minutes added on, Japan pushed hard to get their equaliser. but John Aloisi had other ideas. His solo run past most of the Japanese defense in the 92nd minute gave him a free shot with his left foot, and the resulting goal drilled the nail into the coffin.
It must be said though, in their defense, the Japanese were pretty tired. It was a hot day, and running around for so long is no mean feat. Then again, the Socceroos were tired too. They looked to be dragging their feet till Cahill scored the first goal, which inspired them to pick up their games.
I guess, Australia looked to be having to drink to drown their sorrows after letting in such an easy goal. But now they drink to celebrate, after notching up their first ever World Cup win.
Tim Cahill scored in the 84th and 89th minute, and John Aloisi scored in the 92nd. The two substitutes gave Australia their first ever World Cup Final win.
It was a great game, I must say. Both sides started very well, with plenty of chances both ways. Then Japan got lucky. In the 26th minute, Shunsuke Nakamura floated a cross into the box, which then somehow found its way into the net when Australian keeper Mark Schwarzer got entangled with two Japanese players. Australians cried foul, and Schwarzer later complained to the referee, who admitted he had made a mistake. ()
Schwarzers opposite number however did well to save several shots, including drives by Mark Viduka. However, in the 53rd minute, Guus Hiddink would make a decision that would lead Australia to Victory. He brough on Tim Cahill.
With 6 minutes left on the clock, Cahill jumped on a loose ball off a Throw in. A throw in that was the result of a parried free kick. Minutes after Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi high-fived his teammates for saving that free kick, he was off his line, allowing Cahill to pounce on the loose ball and tie up the game.
Five minutes later, Cahill brought Australia to its feet. He drove home a long drive, richoceting off the left post to give Australia the lead. With three minutes added on, Japan pushed hard to get their equaliser. but John Aloisi had other ideas. His solo run past most of the Japanese defense in the 92nd minute gave him a free shot with his left foot, and the resulting goal drilled the nail into the coffin.
It must be said though, in their defense, the Japanese were pretty tired. It was a hot day, and running around for so long is no mean feat. Then again, the Socceroos were tired too. They looked to be dragging their feet till Cahill scored the first goal, which inspired them to pick up their games.
I guess, Australia looked to be having to drink to drown their sorrows after letting in such an easy goal. But now they drink to celebrate, after notching up their first ever World Cup win.
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