Asian Cup 2015

[dibo]

See, I really don't get a fella with an Israeli flag, unless he's waving both the flag of Israel and the flag of Palestine.

There's a whole separate discussion that flows from that (that should happen in Other Stuff, not here), but suffice it to say that it should actually have been treated as an illegal item, being neither a flag of Australia nor a flag of a participating nation...

 

[sydmariner]

See, I really don't get a fella with an Israeli flag, unless he's waving both the flag of Israel and the flag of Palestine.

There's a whole separate discussion that flows from that (that should happen in Other Stuff, not here), but suffice it to say that it should actually have been treated as an illegal item, being neither a flag of Australia nor a flag of a participating nation...

But how is it that it got past security on entry

 

[true believer]

sorry i need clarify . The dude was outside the ground .

 

[VicMariner]

How was that tackle on Cahill not a straight red?

Nice assist from Luongo for Kruse's goal.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

yep, he got that wrong. Between that and the penalty, I expect he'll be flying home tomorrow....

 

[nearlyyellow]

I'll break the ice. Nice Win Australia! 4 nil to a side ranked above us is a bloody good result!

 

[VicMariner]

I'll break the ice. Nice Win Australia! 4 nil to a side ranked above us is a bloody good result!

Yes it was a good performance against a team who have been a bit difficult for us over the last couple of years.
8 goals in two games - starting to deliver on what they showed at the WC.

Korea next. They have only had one goal wins and have not looked dominant.
At this stage of the tournament it looks like Aus and Japan then everybody else.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Ok... now that was convincing.
Luongo my MOM.
McKay proved me wrong and was excellent.
Matty is a star.
Great performance and coaching.
Exciting cup ahead.

Glad for the parking and traffic, but the atmosphere at 50K fels less than half the atmosphere at 80K imo. Prices are so exxy, wonder if reductions would see it full for the same coin.

Our active support wasn't very loud or consistent. Booing the failed mexican wavers was about as loud as we got.

But a great game as an Aussie supporter

Would have been vastly different under Pim or Holger. Full credit to AP.

 

[VicMariner]

Feet back on the ground. We are still a work in progress.

 

[pjennings]

Next game a defensive diamond of

-------------Ryan---------

-----Wilko----Sainbury

-----------Mile------

 

[MrCelery]

Looking like a big semi-final looming between the Socceroos and Japan just up the road in Bogan territory. FFA must be spewing that they lost tonight and miss the chance for a big semi attendance at Olympic Stadium instead.

 

[VicMariner]

Crazy for Newcastle to have games while Adelaide and Perth miss out.

 

[kevrenor]

Crazy for Newcastle to have games while Adelaide and Perth miss out.

That is the SA and WA governments for you!

 

[kevrenor]

Wilko in to partner Trent, according to Fox Sports (with Spiranovic suspended)

 

[VicMariner]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/01/19/wilkinson-relishing-mariners-reunion/

 

[MrCelery]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/01/19/wilkinson-relishing-mariners-reunion/

Maybe, due to the embarrassment of a pitch at Newcastle, the Semi-final should to be moved to Central Coast Stadium. That would really make it a home match for the Socceroos!

 

[sydmariner]

Maybe, due to the embarrassment of a pitch at Newcastle, the Semi-final should to be moved to Central Coast Stadium. That would really make it a home match for the Socceroos!

as long as there aren't any moths like there were when i was in brisbane watching our last game

 

[VicMariner]

Aus v China

Jedinak is not having the best of games.

 

[VicMariner]

Tim Cahill. Unbelievable.

 

[sydmariner]

i'm having trouble trying to get tickets for the semi next tuesday