8pints Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I don't know, I'm tempted to put the likes of Iraq, Saudi Arabia and North Korea above Jamaica et al Yu done know, Soon Reggae Boyz beat dem bad. Zeen? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ok, I'll amend my original to statement to "I doubt Australia will struggle to qualify because AFC is arguably the easiest confederation to qualify from, certainly one of the two easiest along with concacaf." Because they're both pretty bad if I'm honest. I'm not usually an American who's blindly prideful in concacaf or says things like "concacaf deserves more bids." (There are seriously people who say that) I think they deserve less places. Maybe 2.5 or 3, but with two half places. Thing is, I feel the same way about Asia. There's a good chance none of their teams will get out of the group, and that's with just 1 of their 4 teams in a challenging group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 In fairness the Concacaf teams have done well in this wc....Honduras for comedy value but seriously Costa Rica already through and U.S and Mexico both won a game and have decent chances of qualifying for round of 16 so that would justifiy their near enough 4 places again if the play off with New Zealand continues which is pretty much a bye. I mentioned Aussies struggling for the world cup as I remember they had issues in the last qualifying round. Just checked back at some of their results aswell: Oman 0-0 Australia Australia 1-1 Japan Jordan 2-1 Aussies Aussies 2-2 Oman Iraq 1-2 Aussies The Iraq game was key. They were 1-0 down with 10 minutes left and turned in round which kept qualification in their own hands. Still think it went to the last game From that though it's a struggle for them to win away games in Asia and that was with experienced players in their team so will be harder with a more youthful squad. I think if it was possible for them to be drawn in a group with korea, Iran and Uzbekistan then I'm not sure they'd finish top 2. Play off would possibly be against the 5th place South American team aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 To be fair most nations outside top 30 or so would struggle to win in cities like Amman and Tehran. For most European teams the furthest they have to go is Moscow or Turkey, but Sydney to Tehran is about an 18 hour journey. Not to mention playing Qatar & Oman in 45 degree heat, something most nations are pissing themselves over for the forthcoming world cup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Finally wearing Orange! Good luck Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 That bit of the Chile national anthem where the music stops and the crowd sings is brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Come on Chile! Sanchez > Robben Good luck to Australia too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Come on, Ozzies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Boring, boring Holland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I hate Robben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Class finish by Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Holland's game plan is essentially 'give it to Robben'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I like Robben in the strikers role. Seems to suit him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Robben is the most exciting player in the tournament. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 If Chile would look for the goal rather than the penalty when they get into the box, they'd be well ahead by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Shame Australia are behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Robben is the most exciting player in the tournament. He's bloody underrated. What a player to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 ZZZZZZZ, I was hoping for more guts from Holland and Chile, instead they're playing conservative. Lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Why is Andros Townsend doing punditry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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