Sainsbury suspended. Still a job to do. A draw will suffice for 2nd....

I'd rather see Giannou than Maclaren but its unlikely to occur.

What Bosnich just said about 3rd placed teams. They'll be ranked...

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     + x [quote] [b] paladisious - 12 Jan 2019 12:07 AM [/b]...

Jordan locked in for 1st now, any win or draw against Syria gives us...

Section in question:...

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No idea what bosnich was on about. Everyone on the panel was confused...

Assuming we will try win? but a draw should see us 2nd? If we come...

+ x [quote] [b] johnszasz - 11 Jan 2019 11:49 PM [/b]...

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     Yeah so a draw will guarantee second.
A loss still has the...

This game is massive. 3rd would be embarrassing and probably won't be...

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     + x [quote] [b] NicCarBel - 12 Jan 2019 2:00 AM [/b]...

     + x [quote] [b] NicCarBel - 12 Jan 2019 2:00 AM [/b]...

Pretty nerve wracking thinking about this one. Syria aren't exactly...

What happens if Syria and Palestine win in the final round?

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     + x [quote] [b] paladisious - 12 Jan 2019 3:56 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Burztur - 12 Jan 2019 4:02 AM [/b]...

Id be keeping Milligan in midfield hes doing well there. Nabbout will...

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     + x [quote] [b] thewitness - 12 Jan 2019 9:43 AM [/b]...

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Regardless of any permutations, if we lose to Syria, we absolutely...

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Nabbout over Leckie for me full stop with Ikon Macca, < he'll be on...

1 Group is confirmed to have a team on 3 points or less with shit GD....

I've not really caught any Syrian games this tournament, what's gone...

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     + x [quote] [b] Burztur - 12 Jan 2019 2:24 PM [/b]...

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Kruse is destined to start this one I'm afraid. Mabil and Ikon both...

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     + x [quote] [b] inala brah - 13 Jan 2019 9:55 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Test_Fan - 13 Jan 2019 8:53 PM [/b]...

Assuming Palestine don't get a win we'll go through on 3rd place if we...

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Need more than an 0-0 dull attacking night. So Ikon rested? ffs we...

Syria to dick this 2-0, Socceroos should get a 3rd place qlfy.

For those of you who are concerned that Jordan might roll over in the...

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     + x [quote] [b] inala brah - 14 Jan 2019 11:14 AM [/b]...

Plus they can handle some embarrassment when they have already topped...

If anyone speaks Arabic, I'd like to know what they're saying in this...

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     + x [quote] [b] johnszasz - 14 Jan 2019 4:30 AM [/b]...

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     While Syria are a tougher opponent than Jordan on paper, I’m not sure...

             + x [quote] [b] Burztur - 14 Jan 2019 7:51 AM [/b]...

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     + x [quote] [b] lebo_roo - 15 Jan 2019 9:53 PM [/b]...

The closer it gets the more I realise how massive this game has...

i feel so stupid i thought this game was wednesday night but it's...

we will destroy Syria.

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The political ramifications and impact of Palestine qualifying for the...

It really doesn't matter what Jordan or Palestine do. If we can't at...

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     + x [quote] [b] City Sam - 14 Jan 2019 12:17 PM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Derider - 14 Jan 2019 12:34 PM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] City Sam - 14 Jan 2019 12:43 PM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] sokorny - 14 Jan 2019 12:48 PM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] sokorny - 14 Jan 2019 12:48 PM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] Burztur - 14 Jan 2019 1:42 PM [/b]...

It will be a nervous game for supporters. Feel either we will lose...

Worried that Syria will luck and early goal, close up shop and the...

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     Nabbout has apparently reggravated his groin and will be out for the...

             + x [quote] [b] Proud2BeCanberran - 15 Jan 2019 9:11 AM...

             + x [quote] [b] Proud2BeCanberran - 15 Jan 2019 9:11 AM...

             + x [quote] [b] Proud2BeCanberran - 15 Jan 2019 9:11 AM...

                 + x [quote] [b] Terre Astrale - 15 Jan 2019 10:39 AM...

     + x [quote] [b] Ameryn74 - 15 Jan 2019 6:56 AM [/b]...

             Dangerous game, wouldn't be surprised if they win tbh. And then the...

     + x [quote] [b] hotrod - 15 Jan 2019 11:01 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Melbcityguy - 15 Jan 2019 11:54 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] hotrod - 15 Jan 2019 12:03 PM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] hotrod - 15 Jan 2019 12:03 PM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Melbcityguy - 15 Jan 2019 11:54 AM [/b]...

I prefer Giannou as a striker for Australia, however given the...

[quote] Al Ain: New coach Fajr Ebrahim is confident his...

Syria will probably come out all guns blazing. A bit of patience...

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A Palestine win will give them passage to the knockout phase. They're...

Any news on the fitness of the lads?

I think Ikon and Mabil may have a little soreness too. We're really...

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Arnie talking about how much the tournament is a learning experience...

the Syrians trolls are out and about. god bless them.

We will win, but it won't be comfortable 2-1.

we have gone from calling australia vs uruguay a big game to australia...

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     + x [quote] [b] ErogenousZone - 15 Jan 2019 2:48 PM [/b]...

I know that we are lacking depth with the injuries to key players etc...

‘The Muslim countries will plot to eliminate Australia because they...

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     + x [quote] [b] City Sam - 15 Jan 2019 7:55 PM [/b]...

     + x [quote] [b] City Sam - 15 Jan 2019 7:55 PM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Derider - 15 Jan 2019 8:49 PM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] walnuts - 15 Jan 2019 8:56 PM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] walnuts - 15 Jan 2019 8:56 PM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Derider - 15 Jan 2019 8:49 PM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Derider - 15 Jan 2019 8:49 PM [/b]...

Can't wait for us to fail. Because that will naturally happen, even...

Just get the job done today.

Great assist by Antonis today. Hopefully Arnie won't make us regret he...

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of course the Arabs hate us. We take one spot off them. Not to...

It's going to be an interesting clash with our poor youth showing but...

Man... I think the music playing after goals. That sh*t sux. Watch it...

Line up due in around 45min to an hour. Kruse and Maclaren to start I...

Nabbout out, done his groin again.

Got a class to teach an hour after full time. If we don't make the...

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     + x [quote] [b] paladisious - 15 Jan 2019 10:24 PM [/b]...

Some Germans ask me if Kewell or Viduka still play. They know Leckie...

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     + x [quote] [b] beastilyone - 15 Jan 2019 10:56 PM [/b]...

If he goes for a weak midfield I really think we'll struggle. That...

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90min to go. Line up probably available and Socceroos social media are...

Team in Ryan Grant Degenek Milligan Behich...

Sainsbury Leckie Nabbout and Risdon not in squad for different...

Quite worried about Luongo starting. I hope he repays Arnie’s faith....

We don’t have much on the bench

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dw895vuW0AA9x17.jpg[/img]

6 outfield players on the bench lol

Whose on our bench?

Who has the Socceroos AFC rights? Where can we watch the game against...

i want to know this myself. if its just foxtel and kayo i will be...

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     + x [quote] [b] Pasquali - 16 Jan 2019 12:15 AM [/b]...

             Signed up to Kayo

Logged it into my Amazon Fire....

                 Actually pretty nervous for this one. I'm sure we wont take Syria...

Langerak Vukovic Jeggo Gersbach Amini Jurman Giannou Kruse on bench

3 changes to Jordan team

+ x [quote] [b] Burztur - 15 Jan 2019 11:52 PM [/b]...

Seeing Rogic + Grant together during the anthem reminded me of Rogic's...

Can't believe those giant shirts are using that eyesore of a logo

Joke of a stadium. At least some people are having a look from that...

Nerves.

Decent camera angle.

Good win Luongo. He needed that.

Sloppy start

Mexican ref calling a foul on that?

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     + x [quote] [b] libel - 16 Jan 2019 12:34 AM [/b]...

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Great tackle Mabil. Shame the ball couldn't get back to Rogic somehow...

refereeing this tournament has been a disgrace

Some good wins for Luongo early

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Never a Syria throw if you ask me

Damn, could've been through there

Great transition but a bit heavy from Rogic.

Syrian just got decapitated

Are you fucking serious? He jumped into Maclaren screaming with no...

No I'm being sarcastic :p

Shameful how this middle eastern teams cary on, rolling around on the...

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     WTF! Second poor clearance from Ryan and it almost costs us. Get your...

             Interesting set piece haha. Was wondering why Grant was hovering over...

How isn't that advantage played?

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Al Soma with his best Juric imitation.

Bloody hell Ryan.

Syrians showing the socceroos how to play football.

Terrible by Ryan there.

Syria winning the battles so far. Got to keep our heads. They are up...

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     + x [quote] [b] Burztur - 16 Jan 2019 12:46 AM [/b] I...

             Syria definitely on top. We can't maintain any kind of possession.....

Whistle gone and he goes in studs up on Mabil. Gotta provoke that left...

Interesting free kick there. Mabil was onside ffs.

Syria going to win this...

Behich has really got to improve his passing. Midfield going fine but...

Wow surprised the ref didn't blow penalty there

Far out, Australia lucky not to go a goal down.... Syria on top.

Behich again bad pass

Where the fuck is our midfield?!

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Wtf is up with our passing? We look shithouse

Australia holding on by the skin of their teeth. Syria deserve to...

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     Maclaren should've scored wow. He's had one shot on target in 11 caps....

             Pull your finger out Aziz

Weak turnovers now. Good offside call on Syria there.

This is shocking. They're smashing us.

Irvine suddenly quite unsettled.

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     We are lucky

This is truly awful. We are making them look like Brazil.

Top passes by Rogic and Grant. Geez Macca

Fuck jmac

why are we playing such quick fee kicks then just doing nothing with...

Serious ref?

fuckin hell Jamie

Doesn't help that we have a donkey who has registered one shot on...

Australia making Syria look like a world class team.

Tell me again, jmac how good you are with your head.

Not enough movement, hence the shitty passing decisions.

Behich having a really bad day so far. Mabil good tackling and Luongo...

Giannou

Behich wake the fuck up

So frustrating going from watching Victory's silky stuff tonight to...

The day of peak Aussie football is here. Soon, there will be no WC...

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     + x [quote] [b] phutbol - 16 Jan 2019 12:57 AM [/b]...

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Great work from rogic/irvine in the build up. Mabil overcooked it

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Great pass Irvine. Mabil needed to get it in there.

Behich having his worst game since playing striker in Bishkek

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     Still 0-0 in Palestine/Jordan

             I'd love it if Rogic actually showed some leadership for once.

Fucks sake Rogic you lazy Karnt, could have gone for that

We're letting them milk it and the ref takes it. Hands off.

degenek would have been doing those balls for a big club if he stuck...

Rogic and Irvine making fucking googly eyes at each other waiting for...

We gonna concede soon at this rate. We are rocking.

maty ryan wow

That was a goal. This ref is absolutely hopeless.

I hope Milligan is ok, he's our entire defence and midfield at the...

Start the investigation now

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Milligan's man scored. Be probably wouldn't have blocked the chance...

A rude awakening might be on the cards this morning. Australia so...

Anyone said Behich yet? Behich Bechich Behich Behich. Worse game I've...

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     Irvine, Ikon + Mabil need to get involved more. At least Maclaren got...

Will say though this is all the players. Pure shit to this point. Is...

Is Behich at home? I've counted at least 3 times Ikon has taken the...

Thanks ref. Consider that 5% of your shit calls paid back.

If we scored off that referee assist we'd deserve all the hate we'd...

Luongo keeps going backwards. We keep getting disspossessed then...

Fucking sexy ball Rogic but bloody hell Maclaren.

Good chance by Australia.

Wasteful...

Why these dipshit set plays instead of just fucking sending it in?...

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Jmac made the right decision but again. Just doesn't see enough of...

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     Fuck!!!

When was the last time Australia scored from a long corner without...

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Irvine too deep. His movement up front will create gaps.

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Behich is just joking now. Get him off

May as.well cut of Behich right foot because he doesn't use it.

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     Mabil!! On the left

             Wtf

                 0-0 in the one game still

Now Ikon just ignores him like cancer

Mabil the goal was that way :(

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     Credit to Grants lung bursting run too btw, confused the defenders...

             LOLOLOLOL

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Farking shoot

Damn Mabil hit it cleanly but was wide.

SUPER AWER

Mabil marry me

Yass!

What a fucking goal and left foot too!

Wow. Can't hit the target from there Mabil. On the world stage our...

Fuck yes Awer!

mabil always delivers..

That was a good goal...

Alright good stuff. We should be OK from here.

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[img]https://i.imgur.com/pnGyptR.gif[/img]

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     + x [quote] [b] paladisious - 16 Jan 2019 1:13 AM [/b]...

Love how the goal song was man down under

Now that is club and country form in package. What a rocket.

Unbelievable

FFS

yep thought so

Hill called it, we couldn't take any more of those crosses to Khribin....

Mabil to number 9 please Arnold

WTF That was shocking.

Farkkkk complacent sh*t there

Ryan top save but Degenek terrible.

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Syria looking really good right now...

Grant shit, Denegek FUCKING shit.

Help your keeper ffs!

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I simply hate out last 10 years worth of CBs ... ALL FUCKING SHIT

Classy JMac. That's three on target today.

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     + x [quote] [b] George_Worst - 16 Jan 2019 1:20 AM [/b]...

Maclaren - good shot Also Maclaren - brain snap of a pass 1.5 seconds...

Man that Mabil goal is like a game winner in this scenario. Then...

Degenek has improved as a player but he's still got those errors from...

Can they stop saying we only need a draw? Fills me with dread lol

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What a shame Ryan couldn’t get a kick on that ball. He did so well.

If we are as good as we think we are, Australia should have had this...

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     + x [quote] [b] johnszasz - 16 Jan 2019 1:22 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] JonoMV - 16 Jan 2019 1:35 AM [/b]...

Rogic - 8 Behich -2 Irvine 9 Luongo - 1 Ryan - 5 Ikon - 6 Mabil - 8/9...

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     + x [quote] [b] josh sydneyfc - 16 Jan 2019 1:19 AM [/b]...

             Should ryan have come for that cross?

                 + x [quote] [b] phutbol - 16 Jan 2019 1:21 AM [/b]...

Just a painful lack of concentration there. Unbelievable. We've been...

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So nervous

predictably Jordon Palestine 0-0 at half time If Syria go ahead,...

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I think we're up against a pretty good team. Playing in a stadium...

Don’t really know what to make of that half, Syria dominated first...

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Don't like Luongo or Milligan, both can't pass straight. Rogic is...

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     + x [quote] [b] johnszasz - 16 Jan 2019 1:25 AM [/b]...

             Bozza saying they will tire but they made 4 changes this game. I...

                 + x [quote] [b] phutbol - 16 Jan 2019 1:29 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] sokorny - 16 Jan 2019 1:30 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] highkick05 - 16 Jan 2019 1:27 AM [/b]...

Damn the ball hitting Ryan on the foot set up the second shot....

Where is ROGIC during all this ? are we left dependent now or...

A draw could be enough for Syria but they'll need to wait a few days....

Luongo or Milligan. Watch them when Rogic is open in a straight line....

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     + x [quote] [b] maxxie - 16 Jan 2019 1:35 AM [/b]...

             Ryans distribution has been horrid this match, what is he thinking?...

                 Would love to see Rogic actually attack an aerial ball rather than let...

                     IKON! Brilliant Rogic.

             + x [quote] [b] highkick05 - 16 Jan 2019 1:37 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] maxxie - 16 Jan 2019 1:39 AM [/b]...

                     I actually dont think that was over?

                 + x [quote] [b] maxxie - 16 Jan 2019 1:39 AM [/b]...

                     WOw, that was a handball

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It's inevitable and sickening we're in there situations. Should be...

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Negligent from Mabil there.

Syria faking it too. We can't give them the chance to cheat.

This teams max is the quarters lol

Ffs Behich watching it. Scream you want it and volley!

Ikon my boy! :D

Yesss was it over?

Ikon and Mabil. The future of Aus football.

GET IN!!

Two assists for Rogic. Beautiful balls when they count.

Good. Can go to bed now

Keep your heads this time boys.

Pro tip: don't let them score in the next two minutes.

Have a cry Syrian players. Hopefully affects their composure.

The Syrians are really bad sports. That was so obviously over the...

Ikon controlled that perfectly. What a ball from Rogic. Syrian players...

Hopeless TV production

I reckon hawkeye would have said no.

2 in 2 for both Ikon and Mabil. Excellent.

Much different half to the first one. Arnold having a positive effect...

What a difference Mabil and Ikon over Leckie and Kruse's speed and...

Park the bus now...

Benefit of the doubt it was in for me but hawkeye would be interesting...

How refreshing not seeing Middle East teams diving and wasting time.

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Definitely crossed the line, after that replay.

Syrians getting their knickers twisted. We need to capitalise.

100% goal

That's a penalty

Mate this whole place needs a missile

Cue meltdown

100% penalty.

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     PLE/JOR still 0-0 but Palestine have been on top second half.

             Luongo off for Amini please.

That should be a penalty.

haha Ikon just runs and runs and everything turns to apple pie and...

Starting to look like FFA paid off the refs to be honest

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Need to keep our cool and give them enough rope

Came off Milligan's foot first, identical to Galloway for Adelaide...

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     + x [quote] [b] maxxie - 16 Jan 2019 1:51 AM [/b]...

nahhh 50/50 more like 40/60 hit under his upper arm

Handball has to be intentional. There is no way in hell that was...

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Funny how they dont roll around for 20 mins and call for the stretcher...

Got that decision because FFA is based in Sydney

Cant help but laugh at middle east teams losing their shit. Dive and...

Hand is Hand as they say. Very interesting one. I'd tend to penalty...

Ikon not strong enough, gets to easily shoved off the ball.

Giannou pls

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How much did the FFA pay the refs?

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     + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 1:55 AM [/b]...

Behich a different player this half

I'd be spewing if that wasn't given for us. Clear penalty imo.

Can we start using the stretcher tactic? About time we show Middle...

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     Ikon bottled that. Embarrassing.

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     Syria very open now, resorting to long balls. Need to be clinical and...

             That wouldve been a fucking sexy goal.

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Jmac unlucky their but shame he is amatuer league still and can't use...

Have to bury it now.

So no goal Jmac. Leaves a huge door open for Gainnou

Gee Rogic.

Come on guys finish it

Fuck Ikon! Butchered it. Didn't look up before his first touch. If...

FFS ikon. Game should be over.

Gotta learn to make up your mind, Ikon.

Ikonomidis you spud. Where's the brains of these players seriously.

Lovely move to score but flag up. Dammit.

Pity that didn't come off!

Decision making absolutely off the universe there w T F sport is this...

These combinations are so close to beautiful.

A fyucking simple passss ff ssssssss

Far from over. Fucking seal it. A Jordan goal would be very welcome...

OhhHhHhh shit. Nice work damn, have to say Syria lucky their damn

Just sloppy offsides now, chances are there for us so we need to take...

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     We never make it easy for ourselves, wow

still a game. Stupid look to have at 2 - 1 for these clowns called...

Ffs bury it already

Giannou top so far. Take it down the end boys. Hold it.

GK lol look of discust

Fuck me you can just tell they are going to score.

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     WHAT THE FUCK REF YOU FUCKING SHIT    - oops, I just...

Top Ryan. Shouldn't even be in this situation. This 13min will take...

I’m how the fuck is that a fk?

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Lets hoep this group clicks like Germany in the quarters ->*

On what planet is that a free kick?

Official rule: Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a...

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Pen. Awesome.

oh my god

The free kick and pen are utterly ridiculous. Shocking refereeing

Not a penalty on that occasion but it makes up for the earlier...

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     + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:07 AM [/b] It...

             It has to be deliberate. It was clearly not deliberate

[img]https://i.imgur.com/pnGyptR.gif[/img]

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Way to go nice positioning in the last 78'

We're going home lol

ok, wat just happened. hmmm

Kruse to save the day. :)

Feeling sick now.

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Still haven't shown a replay for the penalty foul

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Are we gonna get a replay or nah?

It's amazing how bad we are. Fucking pathetic.

Do we have any players on the bench addicted to cocaine.

They definitely deserved a penalty even if that one wasn't.

Syrians going in for the kill now...

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     + x [quote] [b] Kamaryn - 16 Jan 2019 2:12 AM [/b]...

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     + x [quote] [b] JayEss - 16 Jan 2019 2:12 AM [/b] How...

             Still better than Cyprus

                 + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:13 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:13 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] sydneyfc1987 - 16 Jan 2019 2:16 AM [/b]...

     + x [quote] [b] JayEss - 16 Jan 2019 2:12 AM [/b] How...

             Syria deadset dominant since their goal. Show some heart ffs.

                 other game finished 0-0

                     Thank you for stepping up Rogic.

                         Deadset, palestinians in tears at not going through, and now subtley...

                             Ikonomidis is such an intelligent footballer. Class player.

                             + x [quote] [b] JayEss - 16 Jan 2019 2:21 AM [/b]...

                     Fuck off. Syria

     + x [quote] [b] JayEss - 16 Jan 2019 2:12 AM [/b] How...

Replay He trips over Degenek. Just falls

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Who would've thought our inability to field a striker that can score...

Syrians peppering away at the Aussie goal.

Never a pen. Not that that excuses us from being in the sad pass to...

We just didn't take all the other chances. Could be 6:4 today.

He tripped over his own man for the pen

Gee...Australia so lucky

Fuck me slow it and hold the ball.

Jesus fuck, this bench unit is fucking worse than Syria ?

Never a free

That trip leading to the Syrian pen:...

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     + x [quote] [b] paladisious - 16 Jan 2019 2:18 AM [/b]...

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Wasted opportunity by Syria there.

ok, another free kick. FK city

Australia ranked 41
Cyprus ranked 86

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     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:19 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:23 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:25 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] Gyfox - 16 Jan 2019 2:36 AM [/b] +...

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                                     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:46 AM [/b]...

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                                             + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:56 AM [/b]...

                                         + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:49 AM [/b]...

Can we fucking ban Aikhme. All he does is troll and talk shit

Phew.

What a goal

Classic Tomi. Couldn't have done that 30 minutes ago? lol

You were saying Aikhme...

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     Well deserved result.

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     + x [quote] [b] sydneyfc1987 - 16 Jan 2019 2:24 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:24 AM [/b]...

     + x [quote] [b] sydneyfc1987 - 16 Jan 2019 2:24 AM [/b]...

FT 0-0 Jordan Palestine

Whoah! Great cracker of a goal. Australia out of gaol...just

Yes!! And fuck off!

YES! Suck it Syria. Suck it ref Suck it Moronfloruge

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     + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:22 AM [/b]...

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     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:24 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:26 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:29 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:31 AM [/b]...

                         And it begins " #FIFA We object to arbitration in the match between...

                         + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:33 AM [/b]...

Love you Rogic

bout time

Phew. That was a... good game.

That vision by Ikon. Locked into the Socceroos starting XI.

Good composure shown by Rogic. Mouflon on suicide watch.

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Results based sport today we were bad but lots of good chances created...

Ikon, that was textbook stuff there. Glad that happened.

tell you what for all the problems in the oz side 3 of our front four...

Get in! That's what I want to see in lieu of a reliable centre...

What excuse Syria gonna come up with now

GEEZ. Imagine Kruse bumbling a ball along the ground so fucking...

Yeah, I'm gonna need a minute to calm down a bit before going to bed.

How the fuck was Gainnou controlling that shit

*Edit* thought it was Aziz Wonder if they'll kiss the turf now?

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how bad was our offside awareness. It wasn't just one player either....

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Syria eliminated and Palestine 3rd.

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haah Ikon and Mabil. Just doing it, love this sh*t. Bring it young...

Australia need big improvement if we want to get through next round...

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Just hope when Ikon leaves the Glory, he goes to a team that will give...

Hopefully Giannou to start next game.

Is mouflon Australian or is he Syrian 🤔

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     + x [quote] [b] sydneyfc1987 - 16 Jan 2019 2:29 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:32 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] sydneyfc1987 - 16 Jan 2019 2:35 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:37 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:38 AM [/b]...

You give Rogic a ball there. Good night Irene

3-2 (should be 3-1) in an away game in the middle east is actually...

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     + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 2:28 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] grazorblade - 16 Jan 2019 2:30 AM [/b]...

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     + x [quote] [b] Pasquali - 16 Jan 2019 2:35 AM [/b]...

Rogic destroyed that game. Pass to Ikon, pass to Jmac. Goal at the...

Good guy Awer.

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How bad was that ref? Missed an utterly blatant handball then invented...

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man for the people

Slow mo on Kruse's pass to Gainnou at the end and Gainnou's look of...

Plenty of promising signs in attack tonight. Plenty of issues as...

@mouflonrouge By 'you' you mean 'we' yeh? After all you did say...

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Credit to Kruse before that last goal, kept possession when it was...

Palestine in with a shot at progressing.

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I let out an audible "fuck you Syria" when Rogic's goal went in, I...

beating middle eastern teams in the middle east is very difficult,...

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one thing that should be celebrated is we can get away with worse...

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     + x [quote] [b] Pasquali - 16 Jan 2019 2:52 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] playmaker11 - 16 Jan 2019 3:10 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] Pasquali - 16 Jan 2019 3:11 AM [/b]...

Why is everyone responding to mouflonrouge? Don't feed the troll...

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     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 2:58 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] robbos - 16 Jan 2019 8:17 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] Enzo Bearzot - 16 Jan 2019 9:14 AM [/b]...

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                     + x [quote] [b] robbos - 16 Jan 2019 9:41 PM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 9:51 PM [/b]...

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                 + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 10:51 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] robbos - 16 Jan 2019 9:59 PM [/b]...

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                 + x [quote] [b] Decentric - 16 Jan 2019 11:06 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 11:08 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] localstar - 16 Jan 2019 11:17 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 11:08 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] Decentric - 16 Jan 2019 11:45 AM [/b]...

                             + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 11:50 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] Decentric - 16 Jan 2019 11:45 AM [/b]...

                             + x [quote] [b] WC20182022 - 16 Jan 2019 1:20 PM [/b]...

                                 + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 1:32 PM [/b]...

                                     + x [quote] [b] Bunch of Hacks - 16 Jan 2019 5:53 PM...

                 [quote] They should make the rule simple: Make it always a penalty if...

                 + x [quote] [b] Decentric - 16 Jan 2019 11:06 AM [/b]...

Fuck mouflon, japan doesn't dominate every game in asia either are...

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     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 3:01 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Pasquali - 16 Jan 2019 3:03 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 3:04 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] sub007 - 16 Jan 2019 3:07 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 3:08 AM [/b]...

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                                 + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 3:11 AM [/b]...

                                     + x [quote] [b] sydneyfc1987 - 16 Jan 2019 3:29 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 3:08 AM [/b]...

                             + x [quote] [b] Pasquali - 16 Jan 2019 3:10 AM [/b]...

                 Its quite funny how the arab commentators dont even pretend to be...

                     + x [quote] [b] phutbol - 16 Jan 2019 3:17 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] Captain Haddock - 16 Jan 2019 9:36 AM...

Fucks sake, stop feeding him guys

[YouTube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbUUePI4C5E[/YouTube] some...

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Lots of good chances not taken today. I'd like to see Giannou start...

I was dissapointed with large chunks of that match. We are too brittle...

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     + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 3:21 AM [/b]...

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             + x [quote] [b] zord - 16 Jan 2019 3:41 AM [/b] +...

                 We beat Oman 5-0 two weeks ago.

We beat UAE twice in...

                     + x [quote] [b] Proud2BeCanberran - 16 Jan 2019 10:45 AM...

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Did lol at the thread title change.

[img]https://scontent.fmel3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50280340_10217007...

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I am feeling optimistic about the tournament now. Sainsbury's...

Fifa handball rules are so fucking complicated and give the refs way...

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degenek and sains are pretty decent cb pairing full backs and DMs are...

It was so annoying hearing the Australian commentators (Simon Hill and...

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     + x [quote] [b] Funarch - 16 Jan 2019 4:25 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] grazorblade - 16 Jan 2019 4:27 AM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] paladisious - 16 Jan 2019 4:38 AM [/b]...

                     + x [quote] [b] grazorblade - 16 Jan 2019 5:04 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 10:45 AM [/b]...

                         + x [quote] [b] mouflonrouge - 16 Jan 2019 10:45 AM [/b]...

                             + x [quote] [b] Proud Dad - 16 Jan 2019 11:08 AM [/b]...

Given that there is a handball just about every game and one goal...

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The 2 Syrian penalties in our history have been atrocious. Their first...

Just checked APOEL and they have so many foreigners. Jordan's best...

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https://youtu.be/3Ze06QMyDk8 Extended highlights 34min great...

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Geezuz, can't see us beating Japan or Uzbekistan if we play like that...

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Will Leckie be ready for the next game?

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Post initially in the wrong thread but six goals in two games without...

The goal by Mabil was special. Great shot. The play of Rogic was...

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Just logged in at work. I was so proud of everyone for ignoring this...

Just wanted to say quality thread title change. Champagne comedy.

This extreme idiot is ruining the board for me. Since everyone is...

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     + x [quote] [b] Decentric - 16 Jan 2019 11:17 AM [/b]...

     + x [quote] [b] Decentric - 16 Jan 2019 11:17 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Derider - 16 Jan 2019 11:28 AM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] Derider - 16 Jan 2019 11:28 AM [/b]...

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     + x [quote] [b] Munrubenmuz - 16 Jan 2019 11:30 AM [/b]...

watching old games our modern midfields are much better as a unit...

@Decentric, totally agree we were weakened by moving Milligan into...

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We did well to get the result. The pen was clearly a square up against...

That second half by Australia last night was pretty much the tactical...

Japan or Uzbekistan next round (most likely Uzbek) then most likely...

This is about Australia vs Syria, could we stick back to the topic...

I think Bernd Stagne must have watched too much footy when he was in...

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i thought grant was terrific for me he was the man of the match

Barac4life totally agree on the positive combinations between Mabil,...

Good post Barca. CanberraHarry @Decentric, totally agree we were...

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Mounflorouge we beat two teams of three in the group stage....

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I've been impressed with Grant. He gave us that attacking impetus from...

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It's interesting, If everyone was fit and healthy and we had our best...

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I think this will prove to be a controversial comment but does anyone...

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     + x [quote] [b] sokorny - 16 Jan 2019 1:21 PM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] miron mercedes - 16 Jan 2019 1:33 PM...

     + x [quote] [b] sokorny - 16 Jan 2019 1:21 PM [/b]...

             + x [quote] [b] phutbol - 16 Jan 2019 1:34 PM [/b]...

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                 + x [quote] [b] Munrubenmuz - 16 Jan 2019 1:42 PM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] Munrubenmuz - 16 Jan 2019 1:42 PM [/b]...

                 + x [quote] [b] Munrubenmuz - 16 Jan 2019 1:42 PM [/b]...

+ x [quote] [b] Decentric - 16 Jan 2019 11:45 AM [/b]...

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@Miron, you may remember the penalty given against Reardon in the...

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On the game, we looked good in periods (Like all tournament). Were...

I feel dirty for saying this, but....I think Grant played really well....

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     + x [quote] [b] JonoMV - 16 Jan 2019 1:37 PM [/b]...

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It's quite funny that the usual FFA fanboys are talking up the success...

a 3000 minute season was actually rare for most of our golden gen...

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     + x [quote] [b] AJF - 16 Jan 2019 2:26 PM [/b] +...

             + x [quote] [b] grazorblade - 16 Jan 2019 2:51 PM [/b]...

We played like a busted arse at times, but we still got the job done....

Just for clarity there was no selective editing in my post where the...

Well here you go. A more up to date version here from the AFC: 2017...

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My one quoted in the original post....

Where are the press conferences? Terrible coverage.

it's probably been beaten to death already in this thread. but i only...

Don't see the point of this debate, like it is obvious at least our...

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Watched the matched on a two hour delay...first chance to visit this...