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Australian National Teams Thread 5: WC Playoffs Here We Come


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On 02/10/2021 at 7:30 PM, Paul01 said:

And the squad is announced for the qualification games against Oman and Japan.

Karacic is back in the squad. Hope Arnold picks him over former mullet man, at least for one game.

Thank you Daylight Savings. now instead of getiing up 4:30 am I can get up at 5:30am for the game against Oman

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Socceroo Degenek out of World Cup qualifiers after positive COVID test

By Reuters
October 5, 2021 — 10.46am

Australia defender Milos Degenek has been ruled out of the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan after returning a positive COVID-19 test, the team said on Tuesday.

Bailey Wright replaces the Red Star Belgrade defender in Graham Arnold’s squad for Thursday’s (Friday AEDT) Group B clash against Oman in Doha and next week’s Japan game in Saitama.

“Degenek is asymptomatic, however after returning a positive test in his pre-departure screening, he has been ruled out of the upcoming FIFA international window,” the team said in a media release.

Fifteen of Australia’s 25-player squad had already arrived in Doha, with the rest to arrive later today.

Australia are top of Group B after beating China and Vietnam in their opening games of the current phase of Asian qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Qatar.

Reuters

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https://au.sports.yahoo.com/positive-test-rules-socceroos-degenek-221538825.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKG60VsX6TwO5gKiWtWeTO6TozQwwEvGRvflxBW1NRDiMxQuSKs0Ms3HTWKOArgr-rUS4SKVkry_ib_E3alx5RtdAAXYwUMCjujX3jRsIpv75XkOHn9BGIMS1J0wvQkrOBPb7Pr6NDyt9HjXgaZgtGwqwxynsDMEExnjmnS_G_En

 

Looks like Brad Smith also had it as of last week. Both are asymptomatic which raises the questions are they vaccinated? If they are why can they still not travel? so many questions and yet another obstacle to overcome.

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Yea got a bit worried at the end of that 1st half and some impressive saves from Matt Ryan to prior to the equaliser. That number 19 for Oman is damn good. 2nd half was improved especially when Mooy came in, controlled the game despite the chances Oman made.

But wow look at that Japan game now any positive result for us almost guarantees automatic qualification and Japan may have to fight for 3rd. I am already getting ahead of myself, but what a story that would be, and fingers crossed the Saudi game is at home we will need every advantage against them.

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35 minutes ago, Paul01 said:

Next game against Japan (in Japan) starting at Saitama Stadium 

Game starts at 9.14am ADST

There are no other Australian sports on TV that night.:xbop:

And just wait for an AwFL "big" story on Tuesday.

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33 minutes ago, Paul01 said:

Next game against Japan (in Japan) starting at Saitama Stadium 

Game starts at 9.14am a bit early in Japan I think that would 7:14am in the morning.

There are no other Australian sports on TV that night.:xbop:

Correct details below 

Matchday 4: Japan v Australia
Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2021
Venue: Saitama Stadium, Saitama, Japan
Kick-off: 7.14pm local (9.14pm AEDT)
Broadcast: Live and free in Australia on 10 Bold and 10 Play – pre-game coverage from 8.30pm AEDT

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52 minutes ago, Keithie said:

Correct details below 

Matchday 4: Japan v Australia
Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2021
Venue: Saitama Stadium, Saitama, Japan
Kick-off: 7.14pm local (9.14pm AEDT)
Broadcast: Live and free in Australia on 10 Bold and 10 Play – pre-game coverage from 8.30pm AEDT

Got the time wrong. Apologies 

But just about peak viewing time.

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1 hour ago, GunnerWanderer said:

Japan will be desperate that have had a horrid start - it’s basically a must win for them 

Good measuring stick for the boys 

If we can get a draw or better away in Japan then I think we’ll qualify.

Looks like there’s a good chance our home games against Japan, Vietnam and possibly Saudi Arabia may actually be played in Australia, so I’d back us in those games if that’s the case. China were pretty bad and while Oman have been a banana peel, we seem to be getting the job done in the Middle East.

If we win the three home games and China away then we could lose to Saudi Arabia and Oman away and still qualify ahead of Japan.

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On 11/10/2021 at 9:07 AM, Sithslayer1991 said:

We are due a win. But any positive result in Japan will have us one foot in the door for the world cup.

Positive: Grant out, Karacic in

Negative: Mooy (DM) and Rogic (LW) on the pitch together 

Positive: Furuhashi starting on the bench 

Negative: Crowd could be bigger than 10,000

Positive: No crappy Japanese chants

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39 minutes ago, Paul01 said:

Positive: Grant out, Karacic in

Negative: Mooy (DM) and Rogic (LW) on the pitch together 

Positive: Furuhashi starting on the bench 

Negative: Crowd could be bigger than 10,000

Positive: No crappy Japanese chants

Negative: 1-0 within 10 mins.

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