simonsays comments

There are those that will accept reality by acknowledging the superiority of the opponent and there are those that will attempt to deal with a loss by showing disrespect towards the victors. It is clear which choice you have made....

northlondon, your post is very emotionally driven. To suggest that Australia are 'mediocre' without Cahill, shows a real lack of knowledge. Did you see Emerton, Moore, Kewell or Bresciano playing last night ? Australia made the second round in 2006, losing only to the eventual winners Italy, after a very dubious, political penalty. When was the last time Japan beat the Netherlands or England ? I doubt very much that Japan are 'technically superior'. Faster across the park maybe, great commitment probably, but not 'technically superior' and certainly not physically as good. The Japanese contest for the ball sometimes reflected an unwillingness to go hard. I feel that you may have been watching some other game ? Three games against Japan and the cumulative scoreline is 5-2. There is a clear message in those numbers. The Socceroos have performed really well and will do their country proud in SA, despite the fact that Soccer is only the fourth most popular football code in this country.