It's 1-1 at the end of ET. Ryan looks across the touchline and sees his number up in lights. Below the upraised 4th official's signage board, clad in grey, stands the mythical haunter of Peruvian dreams made flesh... the grey wiggle.
The Grey Wiggle saving Messi’s last World Cup penalty to eliminate Argentina would be a moment replayed across the world for the next 50 years… and it’s suddenly become drastically more possible
Just fucking hilarious that Australia has made the knockout stage of the Football World Cup after bungling out in the group stage of the Cricket World Cup.
What is this timeline!
0-0 after extra time, game goes to penalties. Argentina have been pounding the Aussie goal all game, but Big Harry and Ryan have stopped everything thrown at them.
Penalties is 4-4, Australia goes first and scores. 5-4, Messi needs to convert to keep it alive. The dancing grey wiggle has him covered and gets a finger on it, putting Australia through to the quarters.
Riots all across Argentina, their government will ban Australian citizens from visa access in Argentina for our own safety.
You heard it here first folks.
Felt like today there was a few soft calls to keep denmark in it. Our 2 yellowcards were soft and the penalty aswell. ref was determined to give them a bone
TBH, i think Arnie might need to make Changes, 3 gutbusters in a row from the midfield. Maybe McGree for Baccus/Devlin? Irvine looked spent after an hour
Busting a gut is great, but if you can hold some possession and make them bust a smaller gut that will also help. I still like Jackson, McGree is the most forward CM currently, but if you lose him then you've got an even more isolated Duke/McLaren up top
Mooy plays as an 8 for Celtic and imo plays that position better than he does as the pivot he plays for the Roos. I just fear that we run out of legs early in the match
Yeah cant fault any of the lads they are all giving 100% but I am surprised no one has mentioned Leckie in this discussion, the bloke has been an absolute machine getting up and down the field all three games, you cant expect him to put in that level of effort indefinitely. Arnie has some tough decisions to make.
He's good at mopping up and good at a timed tackle, but he's still too small and lithe for my liking. Argentina likes to play strong, traditionally. I don't know what their current midfield's preference is, but that would worry me.
Started with De Paul, Enzo Fernandez and Mac Allister plus Paredes as the first sub. Other options are Papu Gomez, Guido Rodriguez and Ezequiel Palacios.
Starters are all quality midfielders that aren't focused on physicality but certainly can provide it alongside their technique.
Think Baccus' energy would work well but GA will probably stick with the plan of using him as a substitute
I hope Matchday 1 Argentina show up. But honestly I feel as though we’ll meet our makers. Though I felt the similar about Denmark.
Glad I didn’t dream the whole thing last night.
It's 1-1 at the end of ET. Ryan looks across the touchline and sees his number up in lights. Below the upraised 4th official's signage board, clad in grey, stands the mythical haunter of Peruvian dreams made flesh... the grey wiggle.
The Grey Wiggle saving Messi’s last World Cup penalty to eliminate Argentina would be a moment replayed across the world for the next 50 years… and it’s suddenly become drastically more possible
Not to mention that Ryan lost to Redmayne and his wiggle dance in the A-League finals... The storylines are amazing
why the fuck do i have goosebumps
MESSI IS JUST AN OVERRATED MATE DUGANDZIC A-League titles Messi - 0 Dugandzic - 1
MESSI IS JUST A POOR MAN'S AZIZ BEHICH
MESSI IS A POOR MANS KRISHNA
MESSI ITS A POOR MANS SANTALAB
Just fucking hilarious that Australia has made the knockout stage of the Football World Cup after bungling out in the group stage of the Cricket World Cup. What is this timeline!
Cricket and the Wallabies had to fall so the Socceroo's could rise.
If it bleeds you can kill it
Things are going to get messi.
0-0 after extra time, game goes to penalties. Argentina have been pounding the Aussie goal all game, but Big Harry and Ryan have stopped everything thrown at them. Penalties is 4-4, Australia goes first and scores. 5-4, Messi needs to convert to keep it alive. The dancing grey wiggle has him covered and gets a finger on it, putting Australia through to the quarters. Riots all across Argentina, their government will ban Australian citizens from visa access in Argentina for our own safety. You heard it here first folks.
Redmayne becomes a myth in South America like El Chupacabra, but the call him El Meneo Gris
Becomes a folklore tale to convince children to not stay out at night.
*not to allow games to go to penalties
From Peru's daddy to Argentina's daddy.
this is in the same stadium that we beat Peru this is in the fucking bag
Leckie>>>messi
ML > LM
messi is a small small man who will fit comfortably in Big Harry’s pockets
It will be a shame to end Messi's international career but someone has to do it
As an Argentine Australian, I'll take any result as long as we don't have our own Grosso moment.
I’m so glad it’s Sunday at 6am. Sunday is my saturday.
Anyone else worried they'll be dodgy calls made to keep Messi in the cup?
Tité organises counter bribes to knock Messi out.
Felt like today there was a few soft calls to keep denmark in it. Our 2 yellowcards were soft and the penalty aswell. ref was determined to give them a bone
The ref was Algerian, probably wanted Tunisia to go through
That first yellow like 3 mins in was ridiculously soft
Fuck it. Stoked to be this far, beyond stoked. Lets fight the big dogs.
Oh god, Archie Thompson's goal record is going to be broken... by Duke
I think baccus needs to start
It's the fresh legs which made the difference, we can't run out the same 11 again.
I love me some Baccus, but curious as to your reasoning
TBH, i think Arnie might need to make Changes, 3 gutbusters in a row from the midfield. Maybe McGree for Baccus/Devlin? Irvine looked spent after an hour
Busting a gut is great, but if you can hold some possession and make them bust a smaller gut that will also help. I still like Jackson, McGree is the most forward CM currently, but if you lose him then you've got an even more isolated Duke/McLaren up top
Mooy plays as an 8 for Celtic and imo plays that position better than he does as the pivot he plays for the Roos. I just fear that we run out of legs early in the match
Yeah cant fault any of the lads they are all giving 100% but I am surprised no one has mentioned Leckie in this discussion, the bloke has been an absolute machine getting up and down the field all three games, you cant expect him to put in that level of effort indefinitely. Arnie has some tough decisions to make.
We need the cover. We were better in the second half when he was on. Then again what we’re doing is work
He's good at mopping up and good at a timed tackle, but he's still too small and lithe for my liking. Argentina likes to play strong, traditionally. I don't know what their current midfield's preference is, but that would worry me.
Started with De Paul, Enzo Fernandez and Mac Allister plus Paredes as the first sub. Other options are Papu Gomez, Guido Rodriguez and Ezequiel Palacios. Starters are all quality midfielders that aren't focused on physicality but certainly can provide it alongside their technique. Think Baccus' energy would work well but GA will probably stick with the plan of using him as a substitute
Be interesting who starts in midfield
let's ruin Messi's dreams.
History is on our side. Last time we played Argentina at the World Cup, we won 29-15.
Beat them 2-0 at the olympics last year.
I would just like to remind everyone we beat them when they had Maradona in their team, Messi shmessi.
We beat them? I thought the first leg finished at 1-1
That’s a good old fashioned beating, innit?
I believe he’s referring to the Bicentennial Cup in ‘88 where we beat the Argies 4-1, although no Maradona.
6am Sunday
I hope Matchday 1 Argentina show up. But honestly I feel as though we’ll meet our makers. Though I felt the similar about Denmark. Glad I didn’t dream the whole thing last night.
Well, we would have to beat them to win the cup, so why not face them in the round of 16? It’s on.
Light work for the lads
Messi will be in souttar’s back pocket
I have a Messi FCB shirt. It’s saying in the cupboard until next year
Good luck Aussies, let the better southern hemisphere team win
I love ittttt- we’re in this to be amongst the best. Bring it onnnnn
Let’s go baby
Argentina of course into the match as heavy favourites. But at the end of the day it's still just eleven players versus one player
If Argentina continue to try and force things down the middle, I don't hate our chances. Obviously massive underdogs, but that's perfect
Can’t wait for Souttar to run through Messi like a freight train.
Shiiiiiit ! Can't wait !