World Cup 2006 - Australia vs. Japan

Australia's first game for World Cup 2006. The first half ended 1-0 in Japan's favour. The Japanese side made a goal attempt. Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer rushes out to block it, but the Japanese striker was obstructing him, and the ball went it. No way that ball should've been counted, but it's good enough for the Egyptian referee, so the controversial goal stays. I started to get bored at this point because Australia's attempts kept being thwarted by the Japanese who are always milling around the goal area. The Aussies are playing well, but their defense could've been better. And there's too many close calls with the Japanese constantly coming near the penalty box.

Come second-half, Gus Hiddink called in Cahill to replace Bresciano. That's proved to be a very good call, as Tim Cahill went to on score two goals for Australia in the last 10 minutes of the match. Even before the Japanese had the time to say, "What's going on?" (in Nihonggo), John Aloisi put in another goal for good measure.

Australia wins 3-1.