Aussies Qualification - What Now ?

[Ben]

WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! we are through, South Africa here we come 

 

[kevrenor]

0-0 it finishes, and we're into the World Cup!


I can't say I'm jumping out of my seat, but I'm obviously very happy. An anti-climax, but we're there.

 

[dibo]

Is it just me, or is anyone else now kinda cheering for the All-Whites to get through, just for the interest of seeing if they can do it?

 

[kevrenor]

Is it just me, or is anyone else now kinda cheering for the All-Whites to get through, just for the interest of seeing if they can do it?

Just you ... they had their turn in 1982 

We need more Asian success ..

 

[dibo]

LOL

Anyway, could be interesting - a playoff between probably North Korea and Bahrain should decide the opponent, neither of which I particularly like.

 

[Arabmariner]

Didn't exactly do it in style but the job's done so it's hard to criticise.

The downside is two Chinese style dead rubbers at home.

 

[Arabmariner]

Is it just me, or is anyone else now kinda cheering for the All-Whites to get through, just for the interest of seeing if they can do it?

Since I wasn't born and brought up here I need some guidence here.........but is that not a bit like a Scot wanting England to win ?

If so that's disgraceful behaviour Dibo! 

 

[Eternal Optimist]

Didn't exactly do it in style but the job's done so it's hard to criticise.

The downside is two Chinese style dead rubbers at home.

Agree, and i hope that Pim doesn't do the dirty on us by fronting a mainly a-league side like he did last time. No disrespect to a-league players, but I want to see the first team Aussies in action, and so do the punters who are going to the game.

 

[Eternal Optimist]

Is it just me, or is anyone else now kinda cheering for the All-Whites to get through, just for the interest of seeing if they can do it?

Since I wasn't born and brought up here I need some guidence here.........but is that not a bit like a Scot wanting England to win ?

If so that's disgraceful behaviour Dibo! 

LOL ... it is, actually.

 

[ryan]

Didn't exactly do it in style but the job's done so it's hard to criticise.

The downside is two Chinese style dead rubbers at home.

Agree, and i hope that Pim doesn't do the dirty on us by fronting a mainly a-league side like he did last time. No disrespect to a-league players, but I want to see the first team Aussies in action, and so do the punters who are going to the game.

The squad will be as it is now. The only difference will be in the starting 11 where Neill is suspended and Pim can make changes. Maybe Spiranovic will slot in and it would be great to see Jedinak get a run.

 

[bjw]

A goal would have been nice, but in the end who really gives a shit?

I've said it before and I'll say it again.. we really, really, really miss Emerton.. when he plays Australia are just that much better (well, imho anyway).. ohwell.

"I told you so"

 

[midfielder]

YAHOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[Eternal Optimist]

Didn't exactly do it in style but the job's done so it's hard to criticise.

The downside is two Chinese style dead rubbers at home.

Agree, and i hope that Pim doesn't do the dirty on us by fronting a mainly a-league side like he did last time. No disrespect to a-league players, but I want to see the first team Aussies in action, and so do the punters who are going to the game.

The squad will be as it is now. The only difference will be in the starting 11 where Neill is suspended and Pim can make changes. Maybe Spiranovic will slot in and it would be great to see Jedinak get a run.

Good. It'll be great to see them back on home turf again. And if anyone from up here is traveling to the Aus v Japan game down south, pack a face mask ... it's getting pretty dicey down there with Swine "Flu. 

 

[bjw]

Is there any benefit for us (other than the confidence of coming first) if we finish first in our group?

do we get a priority draw or something?

 

[Eternal Optimist]

Is there any benefit for us (other than the confidence of coming first) if we finish first in our group?

do we get a priority draw or something?

Brennan, don't believe there is any benefit .. first two teams through are on equal footing. However if I'm wrong on this, I'm sure someone will set me right!!

 

[Eternal Optimist]

368 sleeps until the WC begins .......   

 

[bulldogmariner]

Is there any benefit for us (other than the confidence of coming first) if we finish first in our group?

do we get a priority draw or something?

Brennan, don't believe there is any benefit .. first two teams through are on equal footing. However if I'm wrong on this, I'm sure someone will set me right!!

All teams who qualify from Asia will be in the same pot when the draw is carried out as they like to have teams in groups from different regions. Only exception is Europe with more places but most of those teams will be seeded.

 

[clarence]

Firstly, I'd like to say I am a very happy Football fan after this morning's draw... Harry looked very fit and in form, was danger. Timmy Cahill - deserved that goal on a bicycle kick and played solidly, shame it didn't happen. Bresc, Grella, all the team congrats!!!!

I have a question about the what now aspect of the WC.

The Asian Conference has 4 and a half spot allocated. The half spot will be contested by the team that wins the 3rd placed teams playoffs in the right to play the Oceania winner (NZ) for a WC spot.

If an Asian team wins the 5th spot instead of NZ, does that team go into the same pot as the other Asian teams, or are they separate?

Last WC, Australia was in the winner of this 5th spot scenario, but the half spot was given to the Sth American Conference and we ended up being pooled with Brazil and Japan. So the half spot for the Sth Americans - if Uruguay had won it instead of Australia - might have resulted in them being drawn against another nation from their own Conference.

The question I'm asking is whether another Asian team could end up pooled against the qualifiers from the AFC through the half spot?

 

[midfielder]

From SMH today some great shots and the second image of Timmy Cahill... shows the balance and beauty only football can produce.. enjoy

http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/sport/socceroos-qualify-for-world-cup-in-qatar/20090607-bzf1.html

 

[bulldogmariner]

Firstly, I'd like to say I am a very happy Football fan after this morning's draw... Harry looked very fit and in form, was danger. Timmy Cahill - deserved that goal on a bicycle kick and played solidly, shame it didn't happen. Bresc, Grella, all the team congrats!!!!

I have a question about the what now aspect of the WC.

The Asian Conference has 4 and a half spot allocated. The half spot will be contested by the team that wins the 3rd placed teams playoffs in the right to play the Oceania winner (NZ) for a WC spot.

If an Asian team wins the 5th spot instead of NZ, does that team go into the same pot as the other Asian teams, or are they separate?

Last WC, Australia was in the winner of this 5th spot scenario, but the half spot was given to the Sth American Conference and we ended up being pooled with Brazil and Japan. So the half spot for the Sth Americans - if Uruguay had won it instead of Australia - might have resulted in them being drawn against another nation from their own Conference.

The question I'm asking is whether another Asian team could end up pooled against the qualifiers from the AFC through the half spot?

My understanding is that Asia will have 5 spots in the draw if an AFC member wins playoff and they will all be in the same pot. If NZ win playoff they are representing Oceania and can be placed anywhere in the draw or in any pot. Big possibility that it would be with South Amercia or Europe groups because they will have many teams seeded for the finals.