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We all know of the many hardships football has had to face in this country and we will not dwell on the past in this post as we have in others. Needless to say, Australia’s national football team wasn’t always as successful and well run as today.
Few football fans truly appreciate the quality of the Socceroos on and off the pitch and following the recent 3-0 win against Oman in front of nearly 25,000 people in Sydney. I thought it was about time we recognised and appreciated out national team for all that it is worth.
On the field the Socceroos’ results speak for themselves and despite the lesser caliber of opposition on should not discredit the hard work applied by the Aussies to keep a consistent record.
People often forget how easy it is to lose a game of football. It’s what makes the game so exciting, knowing that both teams have a chance at the start of the game.
The Socceroos haven’t lost a game this year, and in a country that prides itself on sport and almost expects to win every international match wins are often forgotten and work begins on the next encounter. This quiet achievement has seen the Socceroos climb up the rankings with a team of relatively unknown players on an international scale.
This brings up an important point regarding the Socceroos. The squad that once lacked in depth during the 90’s golden generation now has incredible competition for spots. Stars such as Harry Kewell and Mark Schwazer can be replaced by the likes of Matt McKay and Adam Federici.
Possibly the most overlooked fact about the Socceroos is their constant over-achievement. Two consecutive World Cup appearances, pushing for a constant FIFA top 20 ranking and the recent appearance at the Asian Cup final have been achieved with a relatively unknown squad playing out of a non-football country.
The Socceroos are pulling crowds and results, they have truely become a national team that represents Australia on the biggest international stage. All the best to them and let us hope that they continue to prosper and move forward.
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