Entries from June 2006

Australia 0 – Italy 1

Date June 27, 2006

Australia crashes out of the World Cup in the cruelest possible way. A dodgy penalty awarded in the very last seconds of the match that was sent home by Francesco Totti. It may sound bitter, but this was another game that was decided by poor refereeing. While good for most of the game, the final, [...]

Australia vs Italia

Date June 27, 2006

A great first half of football in Australia’s round of 16 match against Italy. Nil all after 46 minutes of play and Australia has had the majority of the possession of the ball so far. There’s been a couple of chances in front of goal, but only one or two convincing efforts. Midfield has been [...]

Round of 16, here we come!

Date June 23, 2006

Australia draws 2-2, Brazil beats Japan 4-1. Italy better look out in what will be one of the biggest games Melbourne will see.