Well a 1-1 draw with the mighty Holland looks good on the resume . Started poorly losing the ball far too readily and looked frail in defence. No surprise to concede 1 and lucky that wasn't 2 given that Grella clearly handled in the box.
Australia settled from about the 25 minute mark and worked their way into the game. Viduka had a golde opportunity to level in the first half then he won a penalty when manhandled in the box shooting on goal. I hope Mark doesn't take any more penalties for us - off the bar, then a whiff, but luckily it fell to Timmy Cahill who swiped it in .
Had a player sent off for a 2nd yellow on 60 mins, but the 10 men held their own and came away with a result. Well done the lads .
PS - had to add that was a great effort by Schwarzer in goal - that has sealed the starting position for him.
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Davros was right - just ask JD
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