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So, I don't really care what you call it (personally I call it soccer and my brother tells me off for it:rolleyes: )

Anyway, what I want to know is who you all think is going to win out of Uruguay and Australia.

As for me, I'm voting for Australia (so what if i'm a tad biased)

:D

I voted Australia but i really dont want oyu at the World Cup because it would be one less thing we could laugh at you guys about.:)

I voted Australia but i really dont want oyu at the World Cup because it would be one less thing we could laugh at you guys about.:)

:rolleyes: immature...:p

c'mon guys (yes this is a *bump* in disguise) but the game's only a couple hours away...

:rolleyes: immature...:p
Well you havent made the WC in ages and we did it last.
In fact i dont think you guys have even made it once.:eek:

Well you havent made the WC in ages and we did it last.
In fact i dont think you guys have even made it once.:eek:

SHHH!!!!

anyways, I'm going to bed so I won't get to see the results of this poll til after the game :rolleyes:

SHHH!!!!

anyways, I'm going to bed so I won't get to see the results of this poll til after the game :rolleyes:
Well it is a 2 way tie.
So you may win one and lose the other.

From what I can tell, they're pretty evenly matched. But it'd be nice to have a team from Oceania qualifying for once. Especially since, as from January, Australia will be moving from Oceania to Asia! (Weird...)

And since we're on the topic, who do you think will win in the other match, between Bahrain and Trinidad & Tobago?

From what I can tell, they're pretty evenly matched. But it'd be nice to have a team from Oceania qualifying for once. Especially since, as from January, Australia will be moving from Oceania to Asia! (Weird...)

And since we're on the topic, who do you think will win in the other match, between Bahrain and Trinidad & Tobago?
Oh so they arent officialy in Asia???
Oh o course because they qualified to get this far by beating Vanuatu in Oceania.

Oh so they arent officialy in Asia???
Oh o course because they qualified to get this far by beating Vanuatu in Oceania.

The Solomon Islands, not Vanuatu. At least in the Oceania qualifying final.

Australia are still in Oceania for now; they'll shift to the Asia qualifying zone as from 2006. Which will leave only New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Island microstates in Oceania.

It'll make it just a tad easier for New Zealand to qualify in future Cups, anyway. Unless they get thrashed by the Solomons. ;)

The Solomon Islands, not Vanuatu. At least in the Oceania qualifying final.

Australia are still in Oceania for now; they'll shift to the Asia qualifying zone as from 2006. Which will leave only New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Island microstates in Oceania.

It'll make it just a tad easier for New Zealand to qualify in future Cups, anyway. Unless they get thrashed by the Solomons. ;)
Yeah well why should i bother to care who knocked us out all i now is it wasnt the Aussies.

It must have been NZ vs Vanuatu in UN21 i was thinking about but we won that match.

Really it dosent because FIFA changed their mind on Oceania Direct entry.

Uruguay, it just has to be. Though, if Australia qualify for the World Cup, England could end up playing them and we could get a nice 'Ashes' like score to push up our goal difference in the group stages.

Uruguay, it just has to be. Though, if Australia qualify for the World Cup, England could end up playing them and we could get a nice 'Ashes' like score to push up our goal difference in the group stages.
uruguay isnt that crash hot and the way australia played in the confederations cup is a good indication of their strength.

To answer the earlier question, Australia last qualified in 1974.

The teams left in the Oceania Zone as from 2006 will be: Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Tonga and Tahiti. :p

To answer the earlier question, Australia last qualified in 1974.

The teams left in the Oceania Zone as from 2006 will be: Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Tonga and Tahiti. :p
Hey American Samoa is always a tough game we beat them by 24 goals nearly everytime.

In any case we went to the cup a hell of a lot more recently than OZ.

Hey American Samoa is always a tough game we beat them by 24 goals nearly everytime.

In any case we went to the cup a hell of a lot more recently than OZ.

Quite right. I've just looked up the statistics. New Zealand qualified in 1982.

NZ's biggest ever win was a 13-0 victory over Fiji. Its biggest loss was a 0-10 defeat against Australia. :p

As for American Samoa... Well, everyone beats them. ;) They have the world record for the worst defeat ever (0-31 against Australia).

I want Australia to win, it would be really interesting if England had OZ in the same world cup group. :D

Quite right. I've just looked up the statistics. New Zealand qualified in 1982.

NZ's biggest ever win was a 13-0 victory over Fiji. Its biggest loss was a 0-10 defeat against Australia. :p

As for American Samoa... Well, everyone beats them. ;) They have the world record for the worst defeat ever (0-31 against Australia).
Well they are 5 times bigger and have more Greeks and Slavs...
We bet them 2-0 once.....

Well they are 5 times bigger and have more Greeks and Slavs...
We bet them 2-0 once.....

hehehe

Well we lost the first game... but only 1-0, and we played pretty well I'd say (so I only saw the first half...)

And me (being optimistic as per usual:D ) thinks we can win the next one 2-0 which puts us into the cup doesn't it?

hehehe

Well we lost the first game... but only 1-0, and we played pretty well I'd say (so I only saw the first half...)

And me (being optimistic as per usual:D ) thinks we can win the next one 2-0 which puts us into the cup doesn't it?
yep but 2-1 wouldnt. i think....

One of your guys who got a Yellow shouldnt have gotten it for that challenge the Uruguan ran into him.....

In all fairness just so we can rub it in i hope you fail.:eek:

And me (being optimistic as per usual:D ) thinks we can win the next one 2-0 which puts us into the cup doesn't it?
The requirements for Wednesday are these:
You need to win.
You need to have a better goal difference than Uruguay.
If both teams score an equal number of goals on aggregate, ie a 2:1, the team with more away goals wins - that is Uruguay.

So either get 2:0, 3:1, 4:2 etc and Australia goes to the world cup.

i really want Australia, but somehow i see Uraguay going through.

The requirements for Wednesday are these:
You need to win.
You need to have a better goal difference than Uruguay.
If both teams score an equal number of goals on aggregate, ie a 2:1, the team with more away goals wins - that is Uruguay.

So either get 2:0, 3:1, 4:2 etc and Australia goes to the world cup.
What about a Penalty Shoot out?
with an Oz 1-0 win?

What a fantastic thread!

I do hope that Australia qualify, I mean I do live here, and besides... it'll make the sport more popular in this country...

I'm backing the Spanish to stuff the Slovaks (again, Viva Espana)
The Swiss to hold on against the Turks
T & T to get through against Bahrain (Dwight Yorke deserves to play a WC, I think)
And the Czechs to beat Norway...

I voted undecided/don't care, because I thought this thread was addressing the problem between American football and football. Not that there's really a problem or anything but for us Americans. But, now that I think about it, I really am undecided. I love Latinos, but I also love Aussies.

I'm really hoping we can make it to this World Cup, particularly after coming so close the last couple of times.

I'm really hoping we can make it to this World Cup, particularly after coming so close the last couple of times.

We were close last time? Did you miss the second leg or something?

True. I suppose I was thinking more of the 2-2 draw with Iran at the MCG.

True. I suppose I was thinking more of the 2-2 draw with Iran at the MCG.

Australia should have won that one, no doubt. Conceding what, 2 goals in the last 15 minutes? Horror show...

What a fantastic thread!

I do hope that Australia qualify, I mean I do live here, and besides... it'll make the sport more popular in this country...

I'm backing the Spanish to stuff the Slovaks (again, Viva Espana)
The Swiss to hold on against the Turks
T & T to get through against Bahrain (Dwight Yorke deserves to play a WC, I think)
And the Czechs to beat Norway...
You're off your rocker all those games will go the other way except the TNT vs Towelies and the Nazi vs Nazi game.

You're off your rocker all those games will go the other way except the TNT vs Towelies and the Nazi vs Nazi game.

You're backing Slovakia to beat Spain???

When is the Australian game? Anyone care to give me the time it starts in NZ time please? ;)

You're backing Slovakia to beat Spain???
Harlesburg is a nut.:)

It's called Football or footy. Get used to it.

Soccer is what yankees try to do when they aren't busy emulating homo's while clad in armour.

You're backing Slovakia to beat Spain???
Yes.
Spain are crap its just that they dont know it yet.

Yes.
Spain are crap its just that they dont know it yet.
Agreed.

Agreed.
Seriously who bet them at WC02?

Aus lead 1-0 39th minute.

2nd Half begins.....

Can someone post the final score when it is done. I can't be bothered to watch nor can I even be bothered to find the channel it is on.

GO New Zealand (yes i am aware they aren't playing, lol we lost to Vanuatu so we didn't even come second in Oceania)

Any prediction for who is going to win the World Cup. I would like to see Germany win, as it is in Germany and I think they deserve to win. I would like to see a close Netherlands v Germany final, going 3-3 into penalty shoot-outs with Germany coming out on top.

Reasons? I am a Dutch New Zealander, born in Germany, now living in Switzerland. Very confusing.

Aus 1-0, ten minutes to go. Bit hard on the nerves.

Yeah I can imagine. A 1-0 victory for Australia wouldn't be enough though. It would go to extra time wouldn't it?

Yeah I can imagine. A 1-0 victory for Australia wouldn't be enough though. It would go to extra time wouldn't it?

Yep, we need 2-0. It's about to go into extra time.

Yep, we need 2-0. It's about to go into extra time.
What about Penalties?
Go Uruguay!

I want Australia to beat Uruguay

Better a European team at the WC than an Asian one

As much as I dislike Australia, I am still supporting them, although to be honest I think Uruguay will win.

What about Penalties?
Go Uruguay!

It'll go to penalties if there's no result after extra time.

I want Australia to beat Uruguay

Better a European team at the WC than an Asian one Funny. :D

It'll go to penalties if there's no result after extra time.
GO Uruguay!
Australian Traitors ldamn you for leaving Oceania!
We could have joint hosted the World Cup!:mad:

So I'm just about to watch a shootout...



This is live right?

GO Uruguay!
Australian Traitors ldamn you for leaving Oceania!
We could have joint hosted the World Cup!:mad:

No score in extra time, it's now going to penalties.

No score in extra time, it's now going to penalties.


Right, so this shit I'm watching is live.



We can't have the aussies at the world cup, it's one thing they're supposed to suck at too.

So I'm just about to watch a shootout...



This is live right?
Yeah!

Diego missed 1st uruguan shot.
He tried to play Silly buggers and gt saved.

Viduka just choked.
3-2
Uruguay just denied by Swatrzers palm.
jinx!

and Oz are through.

Yeah!

We've won! I can't believe it! :) :p :D :) :p :D :) :p :D

Bastards!

We've won! I can't believe it! :) :p :D :) :p :D :) :p :D
I dont want to believe it.

Ahh. Even though I'm from NZ... Congrats Aussie, well deserved. Fantastic save, one handed punch. Brilliance. Well done.

Damn I wanted the Curse of the Goat to continue.

Bastards!

Doesn't matter what you say now, the score's not going to change! :D :D :D

Doesn't matter what you say now, the score's not going to change! :D :D :D
Well after you scored the Goal in Regulation time the reserve went onto the field.....
PROTEST!

Fine you are going to the World Cup but in 12 years time or less New Zealand will have claimed another berth.

I have seen Australia in the confederation cup and they were not good

Well after you scored the Goal in Regulation time the reserve went onto the field.....
PROTEST!

Fine you are going to the World Cup but in 12 years time or less New Zealand will have claimed another berth.

Good on them when they do. In the meantime, I'll focus on this World Cup.

I have seen Australia in the confederation cup and they were not good
Which one this years?
They went 4-3 with Germany.

that is easy enough ....

Congratulations
Australia!!!

Good on them when they do. In the meantime, I'll focus on this World Cup.
Hmmmppp

I dont know who i shall support now.
Nigeria didnt make it Paraguay didnt either maybe go Japan? o_O

Have Cameroon made it? They were the same colours as the club I used to play for, so I support them ;)

Well we've made it to the finals, now all we have to do is win the cup! ;)

Germany is the greatest outsider...
Support them !!!!

:D

Move over Harry Potter! Here comes Harry Kewell.

Guus for PM!

Have Cameroon made it? They were the same colours as the club I used to play for, so I support them ;)
No them and South Africa didnt make it.
I think Senegal and Togo got through.

Out
Nigeria
Cameroon
Another team

In
Senegal
Togo
Another Team

About ******* We Won!!!!!

Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!!!!

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/t/match/index.html

These are the matches.

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/t/match/index.html

These are the matches.

That Turkey vs Swiss game will be interesting

African Zone (5 Teams)
Angola (ANG) 08-Oct-05
Cote d'Ivoire (CIV) 08-Oct-05
Togo (TOG) 08-Oct-05
Ghana (GHA) 08-Oct-05
Tunisia (TUN) 08-Oct-05

Asian Zone (4.5 Teams)
Japan (JPN) 08-Jun-05
Iran (IRN) 08-Jun-05
Korea Republic (KOR) 08-Jun-05
Saudi Arabia (KSA) 08-Jun-05

European Zone (14 Teams)
Germany (GER) Host
Ukraine (UKR) 03-Sep-05
Netherlands (NED) 08-Oct-05
Poland (POL) 08-Oct-05
England (ENG) 08-Oct-05
Croatia (CRO) 08-Oct-05
Italy (ITA) 08-Oct-05
Portugal (POR) 08-Oct-05
Sweden (SWE) 12-Oct-05
Serbia and Montenegro (SCG) 12-Oct-05
France (FRA) 12-Oct-05

North, Central American and Caribbean Zone (3.5 Teams)
USA (USA) 03-Sep-05
Mexico (MEX) 07-Sep-05
Costa Rica (CRC) 08-Oct-05

Oceanian Zone (0.5 Teams)
Australia (AUS) 16-Nov-05

South American Zone (4.5 Teams)
Argentina (ARG) 08-Jun-05
Brazil (BRA) 04-Sep-05
Ecuador (ECU) 08-Oct-05
Paraguay (PAR) 08-Oct-05

the african zone this year is a total upset... no nigeria, senegal or cameroon... instead you've got the ivory coast, ghana, togo and angola, they'll be interesting ones to watch

the african zone this year is a total upset... no nigeria, senegal or cameroon... instead you've got the ivory coast, ghana, togo and angola, they'll be interesting ones to watch

Yes, I'll be looking forward to those.

And it's nice to have a team from Oceania taking part for once. Especially since those silly Aussies will be switching to Asia next year...

Yes, I'll be looking forward to those.

And it's nice to have a team from Oceania taking part for once. Especially since those silly Aussies will be switching to Asia next year...

Oceania is even more of a joke now. New Zealand suck bad, even though they have a larger youth player base than rugby does. It shows you what systems, infrastructure and having people who truely know the game can do for a sport.

AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE! OI! OI! OI!

woOt! we're through!!!

AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE! OI! OI! OI!

woOt! we're through!!!
*Throws a Candlestick*

*Throws a Candlestick*

*catches and shoves up Harlesburg's dark crevasse*

*catches and shoves up Harlesburg's dark crevasse*
I-Eee gads man you obsessed with my posterier today!

I do not want an Irish Alarm Clock but thanks all the same.

I-Eee gads man you obsessed with my posterier today!

I do not want an Irish Alarm Clock but thanks all the same.

LOL!

congratulations for Australia, perhaps we'll meet in the same group. would be nice...
Poland miraculously advanced from "the English group" hooray :P we have the WC just across the border :)

That Turkey vs Swiss game will be interesting
http://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/2005/1117/1130406955174_1132230182923.html
Indeed. :p

LOL!
I try.

I also noticed this has soccer with 3 c's-Crazy Aussies.:rolleyes:

Germany's taking the World Cup anyway...

Germany's taking the World Cup anyway...
No you are hosting the World Cup, silly.:rolleyes:

No you are hosting the World Cup, silly.:rolleyes:
Oh come on...it's the only thing Germans can ever be proud of - give us at least that.

Go
Deutschland
Go!

Well for your info i aint german, im just sayin...germany will take this one...

Well for your info i aint german, im just sayin...germany will take this one...
Interesting...maybe we have more of a chance than I thought, if even outsiders think we can do it.
Where are you from then?

Interesting...maybe we have more of a chance than I thought, if even outsiders think we can do it.
Where are you from then?
UK