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Socceroos and Australian Football
- Thread starter chaminda_00
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nibbs
International Captain
can someone explain how newcastle advanced to the semis of the pre season cup? they drew 2 and lost 2, whilst the 2 sides below them, new zealand and queensland, drew 3 and lost 1. i don't get it, i just don't get it. was there some kind of bonus for goal scoring? either way, it seems somewhat stupid
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
Yup, extra points for scoring.nibbs said:
Cloete
International Captain
Yeah it's fairly annoying. Their goal difference was worse than the Knights and the Roar's too. But it was because of the bonus round where the Knights lost 3-2 so they got a bonus point for scoring the 2 goals. Also they're using Goals For to diferentiate teams on the same points. Because heaps of games are played in regional areas they're just trying to get as many goals as possible for the crowds there.nibbs said:
I wouldn't worry too much about it, only the pre-season cup. It's not even on TV
thewizard1o1
International Debutant
lol, What is this the Super 12 now?
chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Hey any of you guys going to Aussie to watch the Socceroos play on Wednesday, i am and i can't wait even though we don't have any European players. For those who don't know Muscat was named captain and Thompson vice captain.
alternative
Cricket Web Content Updater
most likely.. it should be on FOX or SBS i think..
Great Birtannia
U19 Captain
It's on SBS.
Lazaradis has been ruled out with a virus.
I've put $5 on Kuwait @ $15 and $5 on a draw @ $7. It's basically a 3rd strength side that has never played together so I thought those odds were a little outrageous in a two horse race. I'll be happy in disappointment if we do manage to stuff it up.
Nick Ward scored his first goal, in his third game, for QPR the other night. It will be interesting to see how he goes in the championship, starting every game from day 1 is encouraging. They say the A-League is of similiar quality to mid-lower Championship teams.
Lazaradis has been ruled out with a virus.
I've put $5 on Kuwait @ $15 and $5 on a draw @ $7. It's basically a 3rd strength side that has never played together so I thought those odds were a little outrageous in a two horse race. I'll be happy in disappointment if we do manage to stuff it up.
Nick Ward scored his first goal, in his third game, for QPR the other night. It will be interesting to see how he goes in the championship, starting every game from day 1 is encouraging. They say the A-League is of similiar quality to mid-lower Championship teams.
Cloete
International Captain
Should be good. It's a sellout so that's very promising.
I'm waiting for the Brisbane game
! FINALLY get international football back in Brisbane. Haven't had it since the Olympics! Although we were graced with Ronaldinho's, Eto'o's, Edu's, Athirson's, Lucio's, Alex's, Wome's, Geremi's, Mboma's and Lauren's presences 
I'm waiting for the Brisbane game
! FINALLY get international football back in Brisbane. Haven't had it since the Olympics! Although we were graced with Ronaldinho's, Eto'o's, Edu's, Athirson's, Lucio's, Alex's, Wome's, Geremi's, Mboma's and Lauren's presences
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
Bit disappointed how Ernie Merrick has just gone and recruited the Brazilians to save his own behind, instead of sticking to youth like he promised to last year.
ash chaulk
International Captain
glory used to pull the biggest nsl crowds and we got like one game Australia vs Indonesia hell yeah
chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Well i said season he recruited the worse crop of young players in Australia and i was right. Apart from the likes of Leijer, Sarkies, Lia and Byrnes none of the guys he brought in will probably never be good enough to play in the A-League.vic_orthdox said:
chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Not really i think Brynes played overseas and Leijer, Sarkies and Lia weren't really major fixtures in the NSL due to their ages. In generally a lot of guys that were seen as NSL standard are not really good enough for the A-League, which is a sign of the how much better this comp is.Matteh said: