Rob and I have just got back from the R.E. after watching a very disappointing football game. That’s right, I’m referring to the Socceroo’s 3-1 loss to the Iraqi team in the Asian Cup. Despite Viduka coming in and scoring a not-so-bad goal to level the score 1-1, Iraq hit us with two more. This means that if the Socceroos don’t beat Thailand by a decent amount, we’re officially out of the Asian Cup. So much for being favourites.

I found it funny that after all of the press absolutely worshipping the Socceroos last year after their World Cup success, they turned on the Australian team so quickly and at the first sign of trouble: ‘Socceroos Slump to 3-1 Loss to Iraq’ reads the Ninemsn headline; whereas News.com.au states ‘Socceroos Stunned by Iraq in Asia Cup.’

Let’s just hope someone knocks some sense into the team before they play Thailand on Monday night (Australian time), or we’re going to have a very embarrassed national football team.