So:

China top group B and a quarter final in Brisbane. With that game likely being against South Korea (we would have to lose Saturday for it not to happen) I think China may give them a run for their money

Also China vs South Korea. Surely a crowd of 25k+ is possible in Brisbane?

China were entertaining to watch and their support was amazing. Two great crowds tonight, as a football fan I am stunned at the turnout for those matches. EAD all other codes.

I think it will be the Saudi's who only need a draw.

Edited by jonomv: 14/1/2015 10:45:02 PM

Hope so, we've beaten the Saudis at AAMI Park before. We had Archie then, but.

Saudis if they win or draw (GD)
Uzbekistan if they win

I don't really have a preference tbh. But I'd much rather play one of these two than China.

Beating korea (or atleast drawing) is very important I'm because China and then most likely Japan is definately the hardest route to the final

I was not impressed with China, I though their tactics are about decade out of date. Uzebecs ran out of legs, i thought their substitutions were poor as well taking off their two best players, plus a gift from the goalkeeper. China will have nothing against teams like australia, japan, iran and even UAE. I am not impressed with them at all.

Agree.

There were a few issues with China's tactics, but they had some quality technicians.

China or Uzbekistan will be easy wins for Australia. Saudi Arabia are probably the team to avoid.

switched off at half-time feeling that china woudn't get back into it and the game was over, surprised when I checked the score this morning, well done china

yeah but nah

Does China top the group due to the head to head results? or does goal difference come in first?

H2H. No matter what happens in the last game they've won the group.

Who ever we play, remember to give them the respect they deserve. I believe there are no easy games at internal level especially in a major competition.

Teams don't make it out of the group because they're not of a good quality. Australia will need to be ready for with SA or Uzbeks because it wont be an easy game.

How many teams have underestimated Australia in the past and we have shown them we can play!? dont ever get to confident let the football do the talking.

Edited by Davstar: 15/1/2015 04:52:27 PM

Happy with the result of this game. Now Uzbekistan - Saudi Arabia will be great to watch and I'll be there to watch it.

Agree. China is not that strong but they are a very well organized side. The Uzbeks looked better a few years ago and even what I saw of them in World Cup qualifying. The Uzbeks look very unfit for this tournament because from a technical stand point they are far superior to the Chinese. Poor preparation and it shows, i think the Uzbeks arrived in Australia a couple days before the Asian Cup started.

3 pages already . Holy crap,safe to say a few people are watching this

oh fuck, where's the China v N. Korea thread