On 17/11/05, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: >Apologies for the very off topic post. > >Australia defeated Uruguay 4-2 in a penalty shootout, after the game >finished 1-1 on aggregate after extra time. This won't mean much to >people who don't follow football, or live in countries that always >make it in. But this is the first time in 32 years, so it's a pretty >big deal here. > >Dutch coach Guus Hiddink has done wonders with the team since July. > >This can only help to raise the profile of the game in this country.
Until England (just) defeated Argentine in a friendly recently, I would have said we'd be struggling, but Owen saved the day and the lads did some respectable work. Should be good next year :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
