Thais V Kangarooters

Thais V Kangarooters

23 mins, Oz in the lead.  1-0.  Bastard.  It's wet.  Must be helping the Kanga-bangers.

Stevo2007-07-17 01:02:02

28 minute.  Not looking good for the Thais.  Aussies looking more with it today.  And per man - at least one foot taller than the Thais.  Hello.  Aloisi booked.  A Schwarzer flap almost leads to another Oz heart attack. Stevo2007-07-17 02:36:44

38 min.  Nice little period of Thai domination in terms of possession.  But nothing too serious or threatening for the Aussies to worry about.

43 min.  A-league being done proud here - Carney is playing, and Michael Beauchamp (ex? CCM defender) scored....

44 min.  An attacking cross snubbed out by the Thais.  45 min+ Free kick to the Thais.  Dear oh dear.  Not far away.  Schwarzer didn't move.  Missed by about two feet.  Half time.  The Thais had several fair chances in this half, and with 'clanger' Schwarzer in goal, anything is possible.  Actually a ton of 'Green 'n Gold' in the crowd...... .....will pop over to the Oman v Iraq match.  0-0 .Stevo2007-07-17 02:51:26

Just come back from the corner shop and there's immediate action.  51st min.  A Thai cross.  Schwarzer half save, and cleared out of the box.

52nd minute.  OZ have a dangerous ping at goal. The Thais do likewise a minute later.  Schwarzer parries.  Another OZ heart attack....

59 min.  It's all Thailand at the moment.  But are they good enough to score?  Thai corner.  Taken short.  Dangerous.  Very dangerous.  But to no avail.  Goal kick.

62 min.  The wrong Aloisi is taken off.  Hello???  Did he just 'bark' at the bench????  Evidence of further unrest????  Jeepers....64 min.  Lovely Thai backheel.  Schwarzer saves. Stevo2007-07-17 03:21:55

68 min.  Kewell header.  Harmless.  Had a very quite game - in attack at least.  69 min,  great long range shot by the young Thai.  Schwarzer saves.  Goal kick nevertheless.  Hard New's bet at a Oz victory @ $1.50 is looking strong.  It's still 0-0 Oman v Iraq. Stevo2007-07-17 02:58:01

77 min.  Thais chasing everything like demons.  It's all Thailand this half...but can they do it?

80 minute.  F**ker.  2-0.  Viduka scores.  Somewhat against the run of play.  Thought he blew it with an extra touch that probably wasn't needed.  But he knew what he was doing.... Stevo2007-07-17 02:35:07

84th min.  Thais obviously still reeling after the second goal, let in another.  Viduka again.  This time from his head.  3-0.  Holman, misses a sitter a couple of minutes later.....

90+ min.  4-0.  Kewell slots one away very nicely.  The last 10 minutes have been cruel for the Thais.  Thai freekick.  Beautiful, but well saved.  It's all over.  4-0..... Oz are through.  Along with the Iraqis.  What a f**ker....Stevo2007-07-17 03:23:16

My TAB collect doesn't ease the pain.

That is what they should do to Thailand. Seems about right. Nice one Japan v Oz quarter final. So just how good are they?
sanday2007-07-17 10:24:10