Matt, as shocking and embarassing as it was, the loss to Germany is reminder of how new Australia is to this sport. It is a journey it has only started (with no disrepect to the 1974 team, and previous generations) and as such will give us lows and highs, but all of which will help us become a respected football nation. When Australia flexes its muscles in two or three world cups, we will all remember the 2010 World Cup as the big wake up call we needed. Regardless of the next two results, I am proud Australia is at the world cup and learning some lessons (albeit very tough ones) that will help us become better.
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