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Midway through the first half, I thought one word could describe the Socceroos’ drubbing of Qatar: Clinical.
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Australia vs Qatar: 3-0
February 7th, 2008 — China, Qatar, Socceroos, World Cup 2010
Preview: Socceroos vs Qatar
February 6th, 2008 — Qatar, Socceroos, World Cup 2010
Can a Socceroos side that has had just 48 hours together win its first-ever World Cup qualifier in Asia?
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has had 6 weeks to decide whether to field a team of inexperienced A-League players, or try his luck with a squad of experienced – but potentially jet-lagged – Europe-based players. After several training camps with the local players, culminating in an embarrassing 1-1 draw against an undermanned Melbourne Victory last Saturday, Verbeek has opted for the latter.
Selecting a team after spending only two days with the majority of the players is far from a safe option. But then, picking a side that can’t beat a Melbourne side missing many of its key players is just plain foolish. Choosing the “Euroroos” was the better of two risky options.
Or at least, that’s what we hope.
Poll: Will the Socceroos beat Qatar?
January 30th, 2008 — Qatar, Socceroos
Only seven sleeps left before the Socceroos embark on their World Cup qualification campaign.
Does Pim Verbeek know what he’s doing? Who will he pick from the 39-man squad he named last week? Will Vargas, Archie or Muscat get a run?
It may be the first qualification match, but it’s incredibly important. The Socceroos will be at home, playing against what is arguably their easiest competition, in front of a fanatical crowd at the Telstra Dome. Nothing short of a win will satisfy.
Will the Socceroos beat Qatar?
