Iraq 1 - 0 Australia Wcq Dubai

[Blyth spartan]

Once again Iraq the asian champions, show the rest of world football,that they despite having obstacles at every turn, are perhaps the emerging powerhouse, to be reckoned with by any team, in the not too distant future.
They are naturally gifted athletes, who give 100%, who have flair that rivals Argentina and Brazil, with counterattacking guile that rivals anything Europe has to offer.
Australia were impotent but competent, this was no second string Aussie team,they were simply out played.
Australia went down after thirty minutes to a spectacular looping swerving 25 yard effort,that left Schwatzer grasping for air,from this despite bringing on Holman and Lanky Kennedy the aussies couldnt equalise.
This extends their poor away form against Asian Opposition,including Middle eastern teams.
It is tough no doubt, the temperature is extreme , the surroundings alien,but they need to adapt ,or 2010 will see no socceroos,and that would be a minus for the world cup.