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As an Aussie I'm proud that the World Cup team moved past an unforgiveable refereeing decision concerning a foul to our goalkeeper and came out on top 3-1. Well Done lads!

I'm happy for you and your team Matt
The commentators said that there was a situation when the referee should have given an 11m (?) for the Japanese team, which he didn't, so two very questionable decisions, but at least one for every team

It was a great match, the Aussies thoroughly deserved to win!

That's true, they fought and they won in the end

Well done Matt on behalf of Australia. I would like to point out that I went on record saying Australia would go through- now all you need to do is beat whoever Brazil are going to thrash tomorrow (good for you- they should be nicely shell-shocked) and you're in the next round. Oh- first ever Australia World Cup Goal as well!

We need a smiley in their honour

<--- that'll have to do

Keep this up and we'll be in the semi-final

Ghana vs Italy now

Watch closely- if Australia qualify second place you'll probably end up against Italy. Maybe the Czech Republic. Either way, a tough draw.

B'Elana - an 11m is a Penalty in English. We don't make a distinction between a Strafstoß (penalty during the game) and the 11m schiessen when the game has ended in a draw.



I think... is giving me one of his strange "she's talking again" looks.

anyway, well done the Aussies!

I'm watching this and cheering on the Aussies for Matt

It makes me smile to see all the supporters in yellow and green. Aussies bouncing around like kangaroos and Brazilian women in yellow/gree bikini tops with Brazilian men wearing yellow & green spiky wigs.