The Beautiful Game ... just got beautifularer

Aust 3 - Japan 1

Despite an evil miscarriage of power from an Egyptian tyrant, much like the Old Testament days of yore, the Socceroos have scored a mighty victory to set our people free. Finally, with a World Cup finals victory under our belt, we can set our sites on our upcoming game ... against Brazil. Crap.

Highlights of the game had to be the two quick goals from super-sub Tim Cahill, which was just the antidote to recover from the nausia of watching referee Essam Abd El Fatah's lack lustre performance, particularly when forgetting his whistle as goalie Mark Schwazer (I see your goalie is not as big as mine) was fouled allowing an early Japanese lead.

In recognition of his performance, I award Tim Cahill "The Leader's Award for Excellence as a Last Minute Blow-In". Special mention to Viduka for a consistent first half under pressure, and Aussie Guus Hiddink for his typical display of emotion (including a brief shadow boxing upppercut in response to the first Aussie goal).

Any thoughts on the game?