It is World Cup qualifier season and I have been watching a couple of games with my dad. Today was Australia vs Oman. It was publicised as a "must win" - but truth be told, I haven't analysed the tables and do not know how many games are left (though I take it that its close).
The first half was relatively boring. Australia conceded an early goal and had a lot of posession in the wrong end of the field. My dad showed his italian roots and was demanding Bresciano come on for most of the half, but the squads went to the sheds unchanged.
The second half saw another early goal conceded, this time it was an own goal. My dad finally had his wish granted and Bresciano came on with immediate impact. All of a sudden, Australia had attacking options and before too long Cahill's header gave us a goal. Sadly, Bresciano was injured 15 minutes before time and needed to come off, but a solid strike from Holman leveled the score and the match ended 2-2.
I don't think either side was happy with the result, but for the Aussies, If we cannot beat Oman at home, what chance are we of being competitive at the World Cup?
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