I think because pre recession $500k US = $1 Mil. Congrats to Auckland City. Not a fan of the side, but well done to pick up a win on the world stage.
Oooooooh Chad Coombes.
sanday2009-12-10 08:19:40
First goal.
He's quick and he's Chadwick and he's 26
He's quick and he's Chadwick and he's 26
Everyone needs a nutter in the midfield
Everyone needs a nuter
Everyone needs a nutter in the midfield
Everyone needs a nutter
Buffon II2009-12-10 08:14:40
He's quick and he's Chadwick and he's 26
Everyone needs a nutter in the midfield
Everyone needs a nuter
Everyone needs a nutter in the midfield
Everyone needs a nutter
Buffon II2009-12-10 08:14:40
Three for me, and two for them.
class
LATEST: Auckland City are into the Fifa Club World Cup quarterfinals after a stunning 2-0 win over Dubai's Al Ahli in Abu Dhabi this morning.
The Oceania champions scored a goal in each half through Adam Dickinson and Chad Coombes to advance to a playoff against Mexico's Atlante on Saturday night (NZ time).
The mainly amateur side from New Zealand had several scoring chances in the first half, but it had to wait until just before the break to break the deadlock.
Hayne burst down the right and delivered a brilliant cross, which Dickinson, who had edged in front of his marker, neatly netted. Ahli almost snatched an instant equaliser but after Bare�s shot was blocked, Khamis somehow shot the ball over the bar with the goal at his mercy.
Auckland doubled their lead on 67 minutes with a stunning long range shot from Coombes. There seemed little danger when Coombes received possession 30 metres out, but he delivered a magnificent strike into the roof of the Ahli net.
Ahli tried to force their way but the Auckland City defence, superbly marshalled by All Whites hero and Auckland City Ivan Vicelich proved impregnable.
Auckland City coach Paul Posa said his team had done their homework on Al Alhi before the game.
"We knew their system going into the game so we just tried to counter that and it worked.
"We knew going into the game that we could create chances. It was just a question of taking them, and fortunately we did.
"The boys are very happy, ecstatic. We weren't the favourites but it was our night."
Posa said Atlante presented his team with a stiff challenge.
"Atlante are a very good side. Aside from Barcelona and Estudiantes, they're the classiest team in the competition so it will be really tough."
The tournament, which runs until December 19, brings together the champions of Fifa's six confederations as well as host team Al Ahli.
Founder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFki2akVw-YSmithy2009-12-10 08:29:13
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
what a goal- who ducked out of the way?
Salmon swim upstream
with Borat commentating
Founder
Well done ACFC 
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
I thought City played well. Until the second half when Al Ahli became more desparate City had at least the equal of the game, and even once they started sitting back and protecting their lead they never really looked like conceding. Al Ahli were surprising sloppy though. THought they'd be tidier than that.
Great result.
O is for Awesome, well done Auckland
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
OM Gosh, it is Borat, fantastic!
Great goals, football is on the up in NZ, u luttle bewdy!!
breakdown of $ please someone .5m + .5m
1 million.
Three for me, and two for them.
Salmon swim upstream
breakdown of $ please someone .5m + .5m
1 million.
ok good start - now who gets what? ACFC club, ACFC players, Pancakes, NZFC teams, NZF, OFC, Trillion
Founder
Cakes is already on the donut over there surely he doesn't deserve much more?
Not sure how it all gets divvied up but i believe the club itself get half.
Not sure how it all gets divvied up but i believe the club itself get half.
Three for me, and two for them.
Players won't get anything I imagine, they're amateur. ARF !
What a time for NZ Football. Great Strike in the second half.
Barcelona got nothing...
Barcelona got nothing...
All Aboard the Phoenix/ All Whites Bandwagon!!
Players won't get anything I imagine, they're amateur. ARF !
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
I hope this doesn't sound patronising as it's not meant to be but that goal was as good a goal as will ever be scored by a NZ club player (considering the situation and the oppo). What a freaking goal!
Normo's coming home
Fantastic.. Lets just hope the media rides this one on too!
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
Congrats ACFC, that's a top result for New Zealand football. Well done.
such a great result. Trying to find highlights..
http://tvnz.co.nz/football-news/auckland-make-history-in-fifa-club-world-cup-3246327/video
Players won't get anything I imagine, they're amateur. ARF !
special, very very special
just watched the goals, both great goals
how come nobody on the nix can do that...
Was a great game to watch, congrats hguys
Was a great game to watch, congrats hguys
Awesome goal from Chad Coombes, he'll be well pleased with himself for that effort. Well done Auck City FC for showing the world OFC does have a place at these tournaments. Now we need the AW's to pull one out.
Well played boys. You made this JAFA very proud.
Wow, what a great month this has been for our sport. The spin off will be immeasurable as there will be many new fans (young and old) who are now being attracted to the game. Good times.
with Borat commentating
What the hell language is that? Catalan? Portuguese? Romanian?
Ramming liberal dribble down your throat since 2009
This forum needs less angst and more Kate Bush threads
B Sport talk with Ivan following the win
Peoples Republik of Aucklandia
I hope Ricky Herbert was watching because id have Chad over Arron Scott and Hogg over Lochead in my Allwites team, they were simply outstanding!! Ivan and Dicko were great also!! What a result!! Great goal by Chad!! Boys worked hard but will need to work even harder in next game by all accounts!!
C'mon City C'mon Lads!!
C'mon City C'mon Lads!!
I hope this doesn't sound patronising as it's not meant to be but that goal was as good a goal as will ever be scored by a NZ club player (considering the situation and the oppo). What a freaking goal!
Hmmmm. Zorros free kick at 99 Confeds Cup?
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
I hope this doesn't sound patronising as it's not meant to be but that goal was as good a goal as will ever be scored by a NZ club player (considering the situation and the oppo). What a freaking goal!
Hmmmm. Zorros free kick at 99 Confeds Cup?
I am trying to find Raf's goal against Colombia in '03. In my mind that was a good one, hoping in reality it was the same.
I hope this doesn't sound patronising as it's not meant to be but that goal was as good a goal as will ever be scored by a NZ club player (considering the situation and the oppo). What a freaking goal!
Hmmmm. Zorros free kick at 99 Confeds Cup?
I am trying to find Raf's goal against Colombia in '03. In my mind that was a good one, hoping in reality it was the same.
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Three for me, and two for them.