Lange dag

Het is dan eindelijk zover gekomen, even een klein moment van 'was ik nu maar thuis in Nederland'. Na de wedstrijd, het was inmiddels al 7 uur 's ochtends, bleek er ook nog eens rijp op het gras te staan, dus maar eens met de bus naar werk gegaan.

Ongelooflijk veel lachende gezichten, daar bleef het (tot nu toe) bij, op wat emailtjes na. Vannacht dan maar weer voor de Socceroos supporteren, het zou helemaal een domper zijn als de Azzuri het tot de kwart finale's brengen.

Het gaat nog een lange dag worden vandaag....

I told you so

Of soccer wasn't that much of a sport in Australia that all changed last night. The magnificent Socceroos managed to turn the game in their advantage by scoring three goals in the last seven minutes, what a sensational experience to be in a pub over here.

Truth is that streets and pubs are way more empy than in the Netherlands but maybe after this result next game will attract more people. Major drawback is the time they are playing. Games are broadcasted live @ 23h00; 2.00 am and 5.00 am. I am glad that 'Oranje' plays its next game on Friday.

Any predictions for the World Cup? As the legendary Johnny Warren said: "I told you so", Australia might be a surprise, I am really curious how they will play against Brazil...

The day after the night before

After viewing the first leg of the game I decided to go to sleep since the weekend proved to be rather exhausting. How different it was when I woke up, it didn't take long to be fully awake. Unbelievable how the are able to screw so many changes and give away a goal against a team that was mixing soccer with footie.

After this poor result (they win every game but against Australia they draw...) my Monday was mainly filled with concessions to all the people I conviced of the superiority of the Orange squad...

Sydney was great though. Such a magnificent place, to go out, to shop, to sightsee. Went to a couple of places downtown, we stayed at the 39th floor with a great view in the direction of townhall. The 23rd floor even had a pool, spa and sauna. I wouldn't mind to live there for a while!

This weekend it's time for the real thing, it's going to be a menace that all the games will be broadcasted late eve or during the night. Photo's can be found at the usual spot. Does my car pass the test??