After a late night following the opening ceremony, rousing for the next day was always going to be slow. Thankfully, with the opening ceremony being pushed back a day, there were no games until 4pm, so we decided to make this the day when we would check in to our Fanatics accomodation in Al WakraContinue reading “Mon 21/11/2022 : The home countries in action”
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Sun 20/11/2022 : The opening ceremony and VAR controversy
It was 1pm and we had just met our new flat mates and the rest of the Aussies staying in the Seven Pearls apartment complex near Hamad Hospital. It was like the first day at school, meeting all these new people, but we knew we had one very big thing in common and that wasContinue reading “Sun 20/11/2022 : The opening ceremony and VAR controversy”
A FIFA World Cup football frenzy
For 14 glorious days starting on Sunday 20th November 2022, this football tragic made the absolute most of the World Cup experience by attending a total of 26 games – one on the first day, two per day for 12 days and then a round of 16 game to finish. It wasn’t meant to beContinue reading “A FIFA World Cup football frenzy”
Away bay mystery
An absolutely memorable afternoon at the legendary Eden Park gave Socceroos fans the opportunity to see the brightest and most exciting talents that Australia has to offer. With the visiting fans hosted by the Wellington Phoenix supporters, the occasion was destined to be one of the all-time classic away days. And it lived up toContinue reading “Away bay mystery”
Socceroos’ Suncorp Sayonara
An impromptu public holiday to mourn the passing of the Queen was a perfect addition to a ceremonious occasion at the magnificent Suncorp stadium, marking the 100th year of the Socceroos. Fireworks, banners, a moment of silence, a welcome to country, and two marvellous renditions of the national anthems made this a night to rememberContinue reading “Socceroos’ Suncorp Sayonara”
Football can be United
After a hiatus in 2021, the Football Writers Festival 2022 was a major event in the diary of any football writer, fan or anyone with an interest in the Australian game. Not only a forum to present new authors and to discuss books, the festival has quickly become a way of sharing ideas, and thisContinue reading “Football can be United”
Going home with nothing
Do or die, winner takes all, judgement day, a pivotal night in Australian football. A night when hope was still in abundance with five minutes remaining and one goal would do it, but ultimately a night where expectations were met and the Arnie Out sentiment replaced the positive vibe that had threatened to propel theContinue reading “Going home with nothing”
Steamy Socceroos win in tropical Melbourne
This wonderful footballing week was wrapped up on Thursday night with a crucial World Cup qualifier at AAMI Park. Extreme conditions continued that had kept the locals inside in aircon and we were treated to a hot and steamy evening with lightning, fireworks, smoke, and some lovely football from the Green and Gold. World CupContinue reading “Steamy Socceroos win in tropical Melbourne”
Did 2021 do it for you…?
If we don’t grab our opportunities while we can, we’ll be commenting at the end of every year to come with “thank god that’s over … ” Whilst we’ve all been through the Covid ringer this year, with normality disrupted, travel restrictions imposed and everyday events cancelled, this year has still seen some remarkable milestonesContinue reading “Did 2021 do it for you…?”
Drookit in Darug
What could have been a barmy spring evening at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta turned into a monsoon as Australia’s Socceroos marked their long-awaited return to action on home soil with a tough encounter against Saudi Arabia. The visitors were leaders of the World Cup qualifying group, and it was clear that it was not aContinue reading “Drookit in Darug”