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After a 32 year absence from the finals, their play-off hoodoo was finally overcome by Australia to be eligible for Germany. Play off discomfort to Uruguay in 2001 and Iran in 1997 was vanquished last November as the Australians again faced Uruguay and beat them in a penalty shoot-out. Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was very nearly removed ahead of the shoot-out began, but two spectacular saves booked Australias World Cup area.

Under coach Guus Hiddink, Australia have progressed immensely. The former South Korea coach and England target took over from Frank Farina last July and even though groups such as Tahiti, Vanatu and Fiji were pushed aside effortlessly, Hiddink successfully accomplished what he called almost mission impossible.

Australia netted 32 goals in eight qualifying suits and even their two-legged closing against the Solomon Islands was a farce while they ran out 7-0 winners in Sydney in the initial leg. Indeed, only fifth-placed South American side Uruguay offered real competition, earning 1-0 in Montevideo only for Australia to win the return leg by the success and same scoreline on charges.

When Australia transition to the Asian qualifying area following the finals the quality of resistance they experience will improve considerably and will make for an improved team. Entry to this years World Cup is a step into the unknown inspite of the squad all having connection with European club football at some period in their jobs.

Despite their not enough success as an international team, punters in the united kingdom could be willing to lump on the Aussies due to their Premiership contingent. Players such as for instance Evertons Tim Cahill, Blackburn Rovers Brett Emerton and Liverpools Harry Kewell will provide lots of midfield course while Australia and Middlesbrough striker chief Mark Viduka can be quite a terrifying prospect when hes in the mood.

As he showed in the next leg against Uruguay after coming on instead, while Kewell is capable of world class displays, there are question marks over the team as a whole which should convince you to spend your bet bank elsewhere.

There's a lot of style going forward but there is a telling lack of rate in defence which will be Guus Hiddinks primary cause for concern. Full shells Tony Vidmar at 36 and Kevin Muscat at 32 turned to the Dutch and Australian leagues respectively to see out the conclusion of the careers while middle back Craig Moore isn't noted for his lightening speed either.

Advised Bet

Australia are effective at causing an upset however they are likely to fall just in short supply of qualifying for the last 16. Their campaign could be got by them down to a flying begin with a beginning match victory over Japan in preparation to changing to the Asian qualifying area after the finals.

Australia to beat Japan @ 13/10 party tips