tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21075435.post114921689419913293..comments2023-03-30T16:20:19.571+11:00Comments on Thursday Is Green Guide Day: This is what we like to hearGGBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542090494810456657noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21075435.post-1149556512505622422006-06-06T11:15:00.000+10:002006-06-06T11:15:00.000+10:00In balance, I think the Australians did really wel...In balance, I think the Australians did really well - even in the first half. Never before have they come up against such a strong team with something to play for (as outlined in an earlier post); the Dutch team pushed and pressured superbly and were unlucky frankly to not be more than 1 up. If there was any doubt that Schwarzer was our starting keeper (and I don't believe there was) then there will be absolutely no doubt after this match. His keeping was superb and was the main reason why we didn't concede more goals.<BR/>Obviously our defence has improved immeasurably under Hiddink and only appeared exposed because of the step up in opposition (they are ranked #3 in the world for a reason). The Australians to their credit took the match up to the Dutch and this showed in the second half I think. Both teams fatigued and this is possibly why the second half was not as frentic as the first. The many substituions by both teams interrupted the flow of the game also.<BR/>So, to Germany and Liectenstein early Thursday morning. The Aussies 2nd XI will get to have a run around while the starting team for Japan will get to rest up. We might see Harry have a go and Kalac in goal. Won't be quite the Netherlands I fancy but when we are about to gorge on all things football, is enough ever really enough?GGBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542090494810456657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21075435.post-1149555931775801912006-06-06T11:05:00.000+10:002006-06-06T11:05:00.000+10:00Did you see the friendly vs the Netherlands? I tho...Did you see the friendly vs the Netherlands? I thought that the Aussies played pretty crap for the first half but the second was good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com